Washington (CNN) Jill Biden wasted no time when two women separately charged toward her husband Joe Biden as he spoke at his Los Angeles rally Tuesday night -- physically inserting herself into the commotion until the protesters could be escorted out.

"We're OK," said Jill Biden after the protesters were removed. "We're OK."

The moment came as the former vice president joyfully addressed supporters amid a strong showing on Super Tuesday.

"It's a good night. It's a good night," Joe Biden said, while standing next to Jill and his younger sister. "It seems to be getting better. They don't call it Super Tuesday for nothing."

Jill Biden was joined in protecting her husband by campaign senior adviser Symone Sanders, who rushed the second protestor, wrapping her arms around the woman and marching her off stage before she could reach Joe Biden.

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