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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)

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Reporting — page 15

1,599 articles

Economy

2026 – Year of Medicaid Fraud and Reform

FBI Medicaid fraud probes are expanding, exposing billions lost and driving renewed calls for reform and accountability by 2026.

Dec 30, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

Relentless Love – Helen Keller

Blind and deaf from infancy, Helen Keller became a living testament to perseverance, purpose, and the power of never giving up.

Dec 29, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

Robert Frost Speaks

Robert Frost’s poetry still speaks to us—of quiet woods, life’s diverging paths, and the simple power of a friend’s visit. Now may be a time to talk.

Dec 26, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

Learning and Teaching

Teaching preserves freedom. From hockey lessons on frozen lakes to life lessons passed down, what we give forward shapes future generations.

Dec 25, 2025

AMAC Faith

Where Christmas Leads

Christmas is more than a story—it’s the arrival of hope, humility, and divine love. In hard times, it reminds us that God's love remains eternal.

Dec 24, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

Lighter Side of Christmas

From sleigh-pulled gifts to made-up jokes and snow runs, our quirky family Christmas traditions brought laughter, love, and memories that still shine.

Dec 23, 2025

AMAC Faith

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

Amid life’s ups and downs, Scripture calls us to reject fear and embrace faith. This Christmas and beyond, “let not your heart be troubled.”

Dec 22, 2025

Faith

God Is in Control

Visiting the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial brought home a spiritual truth: God is in control. Through loss and remembrance, we’re reminded to live with purpose.

Dec 19, 2025

Faith

Cardinals

Birds—especially cardinals—have long been seen as spiritual messengers. In poetry and in life, their flight stirs hope, memory, and divine connection.

Dec 18, 2025

Economy

Reversing Property Taxes

Blue states say property taxes can't come down. That’s false. Here’s how mismanagement, post-COVID policies, and bloated spending drive costs—and how to fix it.

Dec 17, 2025

National Security

Deport Illegal Aliens – Laws Require It

Federal immigration law is supreme, yet some states refuse to cooperate. This breakdown undermines public safety, legal authority, and national sovereignty.

Dec 16, 2025