EFCA Loses Feinstein

Another UPDATE: She says she's been "mischaracterized". UPDATE: (Cramer on unions, the bailout, card check, video below.)*** Card check no go for DiFi. KHTS:

A delegation from the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, joined by similar groups from around the country, is in Washington to have meetings to express their opposition to the bill. At around 12:00 eastern time this afternoon, the group met with Senator Diane Feinstein.

Feinstein, a major proponent of the Employee Free Choice Act, broke national news when she told the local delegation that she is withdrawing her support.

"She will not vote for the bill, and she will not support any modification allowing the process to bypass secret ballots, and she believes that now is not the right time for this type of legislation given the downturn in the economy," said John Shaffery, a local lawyer and vice president for the SCV Chamber Board of Directors, who was in the meeting.

Meanwhile, there are allegations that the SEIU is intimidating its own members. Americans like a secret ballot. More here.

UPDATE: Cramer on Morning Joe: