This kind of blows their image as having Catholics on their side as well.  The nuns represent the “live it out”  segments of the church.

Republicans, especially the right-wing chairman of the House Budget Committee who inspired the tour in the first place, are generally dismissive of their pleas

http://maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/07/12614620-this-week-in-god

This is what the GOP has been doing for 30+ years.  Enlist the 2 or 3 issue Christian Right to stir up the churches,  and attack the church people who see in the gospel a whole, a Kingdom that encopmpasses all of life,  and warns us against the dangers of riches.