Anthony-Scott Hobbs
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Anthony-Scott Hobbs is a businessman, former radio talk show host, and Republican Party grass roots political leader from Cobb County, Georgia. He is former chairman of the Cobb County Republican Party and a rumored candidate for State Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party.
Originally from Duluth, Minnesota, Hobbs attended St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota, whose notable political alumni include former Senator David Durenberger (R), and the late Senator and anti-war presidential candidate Eugene McCarthy (D). Hobbs was a member of the school's cross country team.
In 2005, Hobbs was the subject of a controversial statewide draft by grass roots Republicans for State Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party. In the end, Hobbs threw his support to Alec Poitevint in a move to unify the Republican Party for the 2006 elections and set himself up as Poitevint's successor in 2007. The race to succeed Poitevint has become contested.
Hobbs formerly hosted a radio talk show every Saturday afternoon on WGKA 920AM station in Atlanta. Hobbs' show was called "Anthony-Scott Hobbs' Citizen Georgia" and he hosted many Republican dignitaries as guests. His show was replaced by "Control Congress with John Konop". Hobbs also holds town hall meetings and publishes a newsletter under the "Citizen Georgia" banner.
Hobbs is a strong backer of Governor Sonny Perdue, even though he has accused Perdue aide and in-law Nick Ayers of attempting to sabotage his political career. Perhaps in retaliation for his allegations against Ayers, Perdue and Ayers have advanced the candidacy of John Watson for State Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party.
With his rising notoriety, Hobbs has become a target of investigative reporting by the media. According to an article in the Creative Loafing newspaper, a Hobbs intern had this to say about him: "'He was crude and disgusting,' says the teenager, who was raised in a strictly religious family. She adds that Hobbs was polite to people, including campaign contributors, when he met them. But 'he'd say the most horrific things about them when they left.'"
Hobbs has also been targeted by blogger Bill Simon, whose "Political Vine" is known for its attacks on conservative leaders. Simon was the subject of a censure motion by the Cobb County Republican Party for his attacks on Hobbs and others.
Despite his extensive involvement in the Republican Party and the sympathy generated from the Political Vine attacks, Hobbs is controversial among Republicans.
In March 2007, Hobbs was succeeded as chairman of the Cobb GOP by businessman Scott Johnson.
