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The Highs and Lows

Clip: 6/18/1991 | 3m 45sVideo has Closed Captions

Fatherhood is the best part of Dayton's life. He feels it puts life in perspective...

Fatherhood is the best part of Dayton's life. He feels it puts life in perspective. However, once his marriage failed and the campaign was complete, he started drinking and ended up in the Betty Ford Clinic for help. Regaining his life and spirituality, he's been able to rework his life for the better.

06/18/1991

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Clip: 6/18/1991 | 4m 18s | Dayton left teaching and felt the only way to really help people was by getting... (4m 18s)

Political Awakening

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Clip: 6/18/1991 | 6m 11s | Growing up sheltered and attending a private school, Dayton's view of the world was... (6m 11s)

Political Career

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Clip: 6/18/1991 | 5m 22s | Elected as the State Auditor, Dayton knows he's got a lot to learn but strives to... (5m 22s)

Running for Senate

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Clip: 6/18/1991 | 8m 7s | Looking for a long-term career in politics, Dayton saw the opportunity to run... (8m 7s)

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