Erick Erickson explains the difference between himself and Donald Trump

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RedState founder Erick Erickson is standing by his decision to disinvite Donald Trump from a conservative conference this weekend in Atlanta, even as some in the media are calling him a hypocrite.

Trump lost his speaking slot at the annual RedState Gathering after making disparaging comments about Fox News’ Megyn Kelly, Erickson explained Friday. But given Erickson’s own history of disparaging remarks aimed at women, reporters and commentators have said it’s hypocritical for him to criticize Trump.

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