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Photos: RedState Gathering in Atlanta

Photos from the RedState Atlanta Gathering on Aug. 6-9, 2015.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015.

Doyle Wang, of Lilburn, reacts to Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's speech during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker waves to attendees during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015.

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz poses with his supporter after his speech during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate’s invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire’s comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were “a bridge too far.” Trump told CNN on Friday that “you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever” as she questioned him during Thursday’s Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush waves as he leaves the stage during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate’s invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire’s comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were “a bridge too far.” Trump told CNN on Friday that “you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever” as she questioned him during Thursday’s Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush gives a thumbs as he leaves the stage during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate’s invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire’s comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were “a bridge too far.” Trump told CNN on Friday that “you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever” as she questioned him during Thursday’s Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Erick Erickson reads a question from attendees to former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate’s invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire’s comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were “a bridge too far.” Trump told CNN on Friday that “you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever” as she questioned him during Thursday’s Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate’s invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire’s comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were “a bridge too far.” Trump told CNN on Friday that “you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever” as she questioned him during Thursday’s Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate’s invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire’s comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were “a bridge too far.” Trump told CNN on Friday that “you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever” as she questioned him during Thursday’s Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate’s invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire’s comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were “a bridge too far.” Trump told CNN on Friday that “you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever” as she questioned him during Thursday’s Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush supporter sits and waits for Jeb Bush's speech during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate’s invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire’s comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were “a bridge too far.” Trump told CNN on Friday that “you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever” as she questioned him during Thursday’s Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate’s invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire’s comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were “a bridge too far.” Trump told CNN on Friday that “you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever” as she questioned him during Thursday’s Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is surrounded by his supporters as he greets after his speech during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate's invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire's comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were "a bridge too far." Trump told CNN on Friday that "you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever" as she questioned him during Thursday's Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (foreground) is surrounded by his supporters after his speech during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate's invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire's comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were "a bridge too far." Trump told CNN on Friday that "you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever" as she questioned him during Thursday's Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Attendees react to Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's speech during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate’s invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire’s comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were “a bridge too far.” Trump told CNN on Friday that “you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever” as she questioned him during Thursday’s Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz speaks during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate’s invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire’s comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were “a bridge too far.” Trump told CNN on Friday that “you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever” as she questioned him during Thursday’s Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz speaks during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate’s invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire’s comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were “a bridge too far.” Trump told CNN on Friday that “you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever” as she questioned him during Thursday’s Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz speaks during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate’s invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire’s comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were “a bridge too far.” Trump told CNN on Friday that “you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever” as she questioned him during Thursday’s Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz speaks during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate’s invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire’s comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were “a bridge too far.” Trump told CNN on Friday that “you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever” as she questioned him during Thursday’s Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz waves to attendees during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate’s invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire’s comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were “a bridge too far.” Trump told CNN on Friday that “you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever” as she questioned him during Thursday’s Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee speaks during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate's invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire's comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were "a bridge too far." Trump told CNN on Friday that "you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever" as she questioned him during Thursday's Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee speaks during an exclusive interview by WSB-TV reporter Lori Geary and AJC reporter Daniel Malloy (left) at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate's invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire's comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were "a bridge too far." Trump told CNN on Friday that "you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever" as she questioned him during Thursday's Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee speaks during an exclusive interview by WSB-TV reporter Lori Geary and AJC reporter Daniel Malloy (left) at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate's invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire's comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were "a bridge too far." Trump told CNN on Friday that "you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever" as she questioned him during Thursday's Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 8, 2015 Atlanta - Attendee takes a picture of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The organizer of the RedState Gathering has rescinded the Republican presidential candidate's invitation to speak at a Saturday evening rally at the College Football Hall of Fame. Erick Erickson said the billionaire's comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were "a bridge too far." Trump told CNN on Friday that "you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes. Blood coming out of her wherever" as she questioned him during Thursday's Republican presidential debate.HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks during the RedState Gathering at Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel on Saturday, August 8, 2015.

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