Obama's win makes Bloomberg reluctant

On January 8th, just days after the Iowa Caucuses, Bloomberg along with Democratic and Republican leaders participated in a forum aimed at influencing the campaign as well as discussing the the dense disunion in America. The event, held at the University of Oklahoma, was attended by student, faculty, and people who were not familiar with Michael Bloomberg and an independent candidate. Clearly the main focus was on Mayor Bloomberg, but his sole presence did not suffice for most attention at the time was on Iowas Caucus winner, Obama. Obama's win in Iowa poses brings about weariness on Bloomberg because Obama is a Democrat who is interested in bipartisanship and unifying the America, as noted on his speech after winning the Caucus, "You came together as Democrats, Republicans and independents, to stand up and say that we are one nation ... You said the time has come to move beyond the bitterness and pettiness and anger that's consumed Washington." This is significant because most people that would vote for Bloomberg want a unified America. Previously, Obama had not offered this but now, post the win in Iowa, Obama states his aim is to have a unified America, and not a partisan America. His speech targets independent voters, which is exactly the people Bloomberg is going after. If he does decide to run Bloomberg will have to gather signatures in Texas to be on the ballot on March 5th.