Former Governor Pete du Pont (pt. 1)

    Former Governor Pete du Pont talks about how our political differences are fueling the current government shutdown/budget battle in Washington.  It’s similar to a time in Delaware when he first became Governor and was faced with the highest tax rate in the nation and a dwindling economic base.  Changes that he implemented 35 years ago are what govern Delaware today.

     

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