No, they’re right. The Democrat voter base wasn’t enthusiastic about Hillary Clinton in 2016, partly because they felt she had gone through a coronation rather than a proper primary. Democrats like to be involved in the process of picking the nominee, and they chafe when they feel the process isn’t fair.

It would be better for Kamala Harris if she has a legitimate competitor and has to go through a debate or two.

Harris is a good debater. She should be fine.