Democrats who urged Biden to exit race say Harris is exceeding expectations

Tim Ryan, the former Ohio congressman, said he "took a lot of hits" from his fellow Democrats in late June, when he became the first Democrat to publicly recommend Vice President Kamala Harris replace President Biden atop the Democratic ticket, after Biden's disastrous debate performance.

Ryan made waves and headlines on July 2, when he launched a media tour recommending not just that Mr. Biden abandon his reelection bid, but specifically said Harris should be the new nominee.

At a fragile moment, with Democrats frustrated and fearful about the president's reelection prospects, Ryan posted on social media that Harris "has significantly grown into her job, she will destroy Trump in debate, highlight choice (as an) issue, energize our base, bring back young voters and give us generational change. It's time!"