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5 Reasons Bruce Rauner Won the GOP Primary

There are plenty of reasons Bruce Rauner won the primary election, but we identified five of the more tongue-in-cheek variety.

It's official. Bruce Rauner is the Republican Party's gubernatorial candidate in Illinois for the 2014 general election against Pat Quinn. It's going to be the fight for the little guy between the incumbent and the political newcomer.

It was a wild ride for Rauner's rise from a blip on the political radar to the man who is one more election away from "shaking up Springfield." How did it happen? Well, we have two different takes on it. First, for those of you who enjoy short, snappy lists that show some tongue-in-cheek humor, we've got the five reasons why Rauner won the primary.

CHECK OUT THOSE REASONS HERE

For those who want a more serious, in-depth piece, Reboot Illinois Executive Editor Matt Dietrich breaks down Rauner's rise and the wild ride that awaits him over the next few months.

CHECK OUT THAT PIECE HERE

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