Governor of Illinois (2015–2019) — private equity executive (GTCR) — who failed to break the Illinois Democratic legislative establishment and left office after one term, having triggered a 2-year state budget crisis.
Demonstrates the limits of private equity executives in governorships — Rauner's belief that Illinois could be managed like a portfolio company proved wrong when the legislative process required negotiation and compromise rather than executive authority.
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