Vice President Joe Biden issued the following statement following the defeat of Ohio Issue 2, a blow to Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s effort to reform public-sector unions.
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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.
