Michelle Says She Wants Barack To Step Back, Let New Leaders Rise

“Baby boomers like myself … have been hanging on in all walks of life and have not made room for young people,” Obama said

Michelle Obama echoed themes that helped define her husband’s first presidential campaign.

The former first lady said she still believes the messages of hope and change remain relevant despite today’s highly polarized political climate.

They have to want more,” she said.

He pointed to his breakout speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention as an example of how a single moment could launch a political career

She added that the presidential center is intended to remind Americans that meaningful change remains possible.