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Robert B. Charles

National Spokesman, AMAC

AMAC Staff Writing since 2019 @Bobby4Maine Website

1,640

Articles published

Years with AMAC

Topics covered

Oct 21, 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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Reporting — page 18

1,640 articles

Politics

High Taxes, Green Lies, and Democrat Failure

Democrat-led states top the nation in taxes and energy costs, while Republican-led states offer relief. Maine is the starkest example of failed green policies and deceit.

Jan 6, 2026

Politics

Trust in Government – Vital

Trust in government is essential. From Reagan and Massie to Maine today, the erosion of trust under one-party rule demands a return to conscience and accountability.

Jan 5, 2026

AMAC Yesteryear

Lincoln, Faith, and “Better Angels”

Abraham Lincoln’s deepening faith, profound losses, and leadership during America’s darkest hours reveal timeless truths about humility, prayer, and unity.

Jan 2, 2026

Politics

Predictions for 2026 – Common Sense

A poetic forecast skewers politics, media, and chaos, yet ends with optimism and a long-awaited return of common sense.

Dec 30, 2025

AMAC Yesteryear

Theodore Roosevelt – Reach Higher, Do More

Dec 30, 2025

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

AMAC Yesteryear

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

AMAC Yesteryear

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

AMAC Yesteryear

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

AMAC Yesteryear

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