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Tom Steyer, a political force, ponders his options
Environmental activist Tom Steyer at a conference of the Center for American Progress. (Photo: File/Associated Press)While media reports keep predicting that billionaire Tom Steyer will run for California governor in 2018, Steyer says he has not made a decision yet. There are a lot of factors to consider first, including the coming election, said the 59-year-old former hedge fund manager. “I’m going to keep working on the issues. I’m passionate about it,” he said. “I don’t know the best format to do that yet.”