These Democratic voters are relieved and energized by Harris, but she also has her doubters

Easton, Pennsylvania CNN —

Live to 94 like Pat Levin, and you think maybe you have seen it all. Well, think again.

“We’ve been thrown into an emotional tailspin,” is how Levin described President Joe Biden’s abrupt departure from the 2024 campaign this weekend and his quick endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. “What next? An enormous feeling of relief along with an enormous feeling of anxiety.”

Oh, plus this: “Yes, I support Harris.”

That was the consensus among Democrats in our All Over the Map project, which is tracking the 2024 campaign through the eyes and experiences of key voters. We heard relief that the president stepped away from a campaign that was on a path to likely defeat, worry that there is not enough time to turn things around, and support for Harris to take the baton.

“I’ve always said it needs to be Vice President Harris,” said Angela Lang, a community organizer in Milwaukee’s Black neighborhoods. “She’s the first Black woman VP and I think it would be seen as a sign of disrespect to have someone seemingly jump ahead of her.”

Michigan auto worker Tonya Rincon described herself as “kind of stunned” by Biden’s decision but said Democrats have no time to waste.

“Vice President Harris is the obvious choice,” Rincon said. “She’s experienced. Qualified. An extremely strong candidate and we need to get behind her immediately.”

There was overwhelming support for the California Democrat, but not unanimity. On the plus side for Harris: Democratic voters think she can rebuild lagging Biden support in the Black community and among younger voters, and they see her as a more vibrant and aggressive campaigner on abortion rights and other issues viewed as critical motivators for Democratic