I am excited for Bernie and Jane as they prepare to travel to the Vatican

[me b zola]

The issue of economic justice is central to the Sanders campaign and it has been a cornerstone of Bernie's ideological make up. I didn't know until I watched Jane's interview with Cenk Unger that she was raised Catholic. You could see the excitement in her eyes as she talked about what an honor it was to be invited to speak at a conference at the Vatican about the morality of economic justice.

Rock on and have a great debate tonight, Bernie, then off to Rome!

[polly7]

1. I'm glad for them too!!

As well as the honour and experience of it, they both need a break and hopefully can relax a bit.

[me b zola]

3. I too am hoping that the trip will recharge their batteries

I cannot imagine just how grueling this campaign has been, I'm certain that I could not have done it.

Yes, the issue of economic justice is so important to them, what an honor to be recognized for his lifelong advocacy on this issue.

[Impedimentus]

2. Expect the other side to throw some kitchens sinks and express faux moral outrage over this trip.

Wishing Bernie and Jane a GREAT trip !!!

FEEL THE BERN - 2016

[blm]

4. Same here. It astounds me that anyone would see anything wrong with this.

We should ALL be proud, all sides, and not using it to further political division amongst Dems.

[hedda_foil]

11. Thank you, BLM, for this post.

It's been so brutal around here that your sentiments stand out like an oasis in the desert.

[blm]

12. I'm trying my best, hedda…..

the board is suffering an acute case of seventhsonitis and they are targeting both sides with utter nonsense that would NEVER have gotten past most of us not too long ago.

Let's hope the 'cooler heads' step up more to diffuse some of the bombs being thrown.

[Democrats Ascendant]

5. +1

It's a beautiful place and the conference program looks awesome!

[KoKo]

6. ....!

[Rebkeh]

7. I'm not even Catholic and this makes me so happy nt

[me b zola]

8. That's right. An international gathering of political leaders

and academics meeting to address the importance of economic justice. Jane was absolutely thrilled and I can't help but believe that Bernie is just as, if not more, thrilled than Jane. I hope good things come from this conference.

[senz]

9. Every American should be proud of Senator Sanders for this honor and opportunity.

Those who tear it down are so jealous they can't see the forest for the trees.

Bernie is doing good in the world.

[suffragette]

10. To speak and to connect

This is a great opportunity to discuss economic justice as a key area of foreign policy with global participants.

Imagine aspects of foreign policy being guided by discussing connection, consensus and positive change for once.