“I don’t think it’s cyclical, I think it depends on the situation and it depends on the quality of the candidate,” he said. “I was very impressed with Barack during the campaign. I read his book, ‘The Audacity of Hope.’ It was an outstanding book, explaining with the issues facing our country, like globalization, as well as anyone has. I hope that he can restore America for our children.”

Scott L. Miley contributed to this report.