Mr. Middle-Class Veep

Biden weighs in on Ohio's Issue 2, calls the vote "a gigantic victory for the middle class with their overwhelming rejection of a Republican attempt to strip away collective bargaining rights."

Statement by Vice President Biden on Today's Vote in Ohio

"Tonight the people of Ohio delivered a gigantic victory for the middle class with their overwhelming rejection of a Republican attempt to strip away collective bargaining rights. Fundamental fairness has prevailed. By standing with teachers and firefighters and cops, Ohio has sent a loud and clear message that will be heard all across the country: The middle class will no longer be trampled on. The people of Ohio are to be congratulated."