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Robert B. Charles

National Spokesman, AMAC

AMAC Staff Writing since 2019 @Bobby4Maine Website

1,599

Articles published

Years with AMAC

Topics covered

Aug 25, 2026

Background

Robert Charles is a former Assistant Secretary of State under Colin Powell, former Reagan and Bush 41 White House staffer, Maine attorney, ten-year naval intelligence officer (USNR), and 25-year businessman. He wrote “Narcotics and Terrorism” (2003), “Eagles and Evergreens” (North Country Press, 2018), and “Cherish America: Stories of Courage, Character, and Kindness” (Tower Publishing, 2024). He is the National Spokesman for AMAC. Today, he is running to be Maine’s next Governor (please visit BobbyforMaine.com to learn more)!

Credentials

Areas of expertise

U.S. foreign policy and national securityCounter-narcotics and international law enforcementAmerican politics and governmentLeadership, character, and American history

Credentials

Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (October 2003 - March 2005)
Reagan White House staffer (1981-1983)
Deputy Associate Director, Office of Domestic Policy, George H.W. Bush White House (1992-1993)
Staff Director and Chief Counsel, U.S. House Subcommittee on National Security, International Affairs, and Criminal Justice (1995-1999)
Naval intelligence officer, U.S. Navy Reserve (1998-2009)
President and Managing Member, The Charles Group, LLC
Author of 'Narcotics and Terrorism' (2003), 'Eagles and Evergreens' (North Country Press, 2018), and 'Cherish America: Stories of Courage, Character, and Kindness' (Tower Publishing, 2024)
Maine attorney
Candidate for Governor of Maine, 2026 election

Education

B.A. — Dartmouth College (1982)
M.A., Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Keasbey Scholarship) — New College, Oxford (1984)
J.D. — Columbia Law School (1987)

Editorial standards

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1,599 articles

Faith

Birds, Words, and Miracles

A lyrical reflection on the miracle of birds in flight, this piece invites readers to slow down, rediscover wonder in nature, and find hope in life’s smallest, most overlooked moments.

Mar 6, 2026

Travel & Lifestyle

A Simple Joy

A nostalgic reflection on childhood adventures, evening walks, and the simple joy of “getting out,” this piece reminds us that freedom, imagination, and wonder are rediscovered outdoors.

Mar 5, 2026

Politics

Reading is Everything

With NAEP scores showing limited recovery after COVID shutdowns, Maine’s declining reading and math proficiency highlights a broader debate about education standards, accountability, and the long-term consequences of illiteracy.

Mar 4, 2026

National Security

Iran’s Killing Fields –Trump’s Bold Action

From Cambodia’s killing fields to El Salvador’s civil war and Iran’s theocratic regime, history shows the cost of unchecked tyranny.

Mar 3, 2026

National Security

Iran’s Long-Range Missiles

As tensions rise over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the greater long-term threat may be its pursuit of long-range ballistic and cruise missiles capable of striking the United States and Europe.

Mar 2, 2026

Travel & Lifestyle

Longfellow, Life and Truth

On Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s birthday, his timeless poem “A Psalm of Life” reminds us to live fully, act boldly, and leave footprints on the sands of time.

Feb 27, 2026

Travel & Lifestyle

Simple Grit

A WWII turret gunner turned camp manager didn’t teach grit with speeches—he taught it through hard work, discipline, and example. The lessons lasted a lifetime.

Feb 26, 2026

Travel & Lifestyle

“George’s Way”

A World War II veteran and rural Maine builder taught a simple, lasting lesson: Do the job right the first time. “George’s way” was about pride, discipline, and quiet excellence.

Feb 25, 2026

National Security

Attacks on Police Rising

Attacks and ambushes against law enforcement are rising nationwide, raising urgent concerns about public safety, political incitement, and the survival of the rule of law in America.

Feb 24, 2026

Politics

Supreme, Court, Tariffs, and Trump

A controversial Supreme Court ruling blocking President Trump’s tariffs under IEEPA raises serious economic and constitutional questions about executive authority and national security.

Feb 23, 2026

Travel & Lifestyle

Robert Frost – Always Looking Up

Robert Frost found peace in the constellations overhead. In a restless world, his poem “On Looking Up By Chance at the Constellations” reminds us to seek calm in the enduring night sky.

Feb 20, 2026

Travel & Lifestyle

Remembering to Step Up

A young widow, two little girls, and a shoebox of love letters. A deeply personal reflection on WWII, sacrifice, family legacy, and the shoulders on which we stand.

Feb 19, 2026