ATLANTA -- Defunding Planned Parenthood was one of the most discussed topics among the five GOP candidates who spoke at the RedState Gathering on Friday. "We didn’t see certain videos when we planned the RedState Gathering," said the event's host Erick Erickson. "But certain videos really are the elephant in the room.” All five candidates promised that, if elected president in 2016, they would investigate Planned Parenthood. “Let’s not be apologetic for our position on pro-life as conservatives,” said candidate and New Jersey Gov.