Biden makes pitch to local auto workers

From NBC/NJ's Mike Memoli ARNOLD, Mo. -- Recent layoffs at a nearby auto plant were Exhibit A for Biden this morning as he spoke about new economic data showing a shrinking economy. Reaching out to those who lost their jobs when a Chrysler plant shut its doors in nearby Fenton yesterday, Biden somberly related their plight to those of auto workers in his home state when a GM plant closed, saying that just as he stood with them in good times and bad, and that he and Obama would work to create new jobs if elected. “That walk from that plant gate to their car to home is one of the longest walks they’ve ever taken in their life,” Biden said, but not as long as the walk they faced at home to tell their kids they might have to sell their home and move elsewhere. “That conversation is taking place in 35,000 homes right here in Missouri right here this year,” he said. “You know, if we can help Wall Street, we oughta be able to help Jeffco Boulevard and other streets in Arnold ... (link)