Quotes by Bruce Rauner

About Bruce Rauner:

Bruce Vincent Rauner is an American businessman, philanthropist, and politician. He is the 42nd and current Governor of Illinois, serving since January 12, 2015. Prior to his election, he was the Chairman of R8 Capital Partners and Chairman of the private equity firm GTCR, based in Chicago. He was the Republican nominee in the 2014 Illinois gubernatorial election and defeated Democratic incumbent Governor Pat Quinn.
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Mitch Daniels in Indiana was the best governor in America for eight years. I've gone to Indianapolis to study with him.

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I've been very engaged in Illinois and Chicago civic activities for a long time; mostly around building businesses and helping entrepreneurs grow companies, but also around education and education reform.

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I have my strong views and opinions. I really want to transform Illinois government because this state is failing the taxpayers and the children.

Bruce Rauner

Our government works should be treated fairly and appropriately; they should have a decent retirement, but not a gold-plated system where they can retire multimillionaires in their 50s.

Bruce Rauner

Being a successful CEO, where I've driven a bottom line, assembled teams, driven results, that's a critical benefit to running the state government.

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I've completely lost faith in the Democratic Party to truly serve the disadvantaged.

Bruce Rauner

A C.E.O.'s job is leadership, problem solving, and team building. I've done that my whole career.

Bruce Rauner

I'm a big outdoorsman... I'm a big hunter. Avid fisherman. Hiker. Climber. Scuba diver. Skier. Love the outdoors.

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I'm a lover of fairs and corn dogs.

Bruce Rauner

I don't have a Rolls. I don't have a jet. That's not me.

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I'm a pretty disciplined investor and pretty disciplined buyer. I do my due diligence. I do my homework. I don't waste money.

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Author Bio

  • NameBruce Rauner
  • DescriptionPrivate equity firm chairman
  • BornFebruary 18, 1957
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionBusinessperson