Bruce Rauner

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Bruce Rauner

Age: 57

Occupation: Venture capitalist

The recently retired private equity dealmaker has been investing in tech companies, promoting tourism, and pushing charter schools. Too busy to run for governor? He's not saying, but more than a few heavy hitters from both parties say they wouldn't mind if this GOP'er became Illinois's next CEO.

Photograph: PHIL VELASQUEZ/CHICAGO TRIBUNE