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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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Reporting — page 18

1,599 articles

Politics

Federal Shutdown Analysis – How It Ends

Democrats are using the federal shutdown as a political weapon, ignoring Americans' needs. It's time for real leadership—not grandstanding.

Nov 10, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

Reagan, Veterans, and the Future

On Veterans Day, Reagan’s words from Arlington remind us: peace requires strength, clarity, and gratitude for those who gave all.

Nov 7, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

This Time of Year

Chopping wood, feeding stoves, and living by the rhythm of the seasons taught timeless lessons of preparation, responsibility, and gratitude.

Nov 6, 2025

National Security

Trump – Changing Drug Traffickers’ Calculus

President Trump ramps up drug interdiction, authorizing force against cartel-linked “go-fast” boats to stop fentanyl and restore national security.

Nov 5, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

Remembering America’s Shipbuilders

Bath Iron Works and America’s shipbuilders are the unsung heroes behind our Navy’s strength—past, present, and future.

Nov 4, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

November, Embers and Voting

November is a month of contrast—between autumn's glow and winter’s chill, between reflection and renewal. Celebrate it with gratitude and purpose.

Nov 3, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

November, Patton, and Veterans

As Veterans Day nears, we remember not only our heroes, but those like General Patton who embodied bold leadership and unshakable commitment to liberty.

Oct 31, 2025

Keeping Government Accountable

After years of investigating federal corruption, one former oversight leader shares eight hard-earned lessons on how to keep government accountable—at every level.

Oct 30, 2025

God, Nature, and Barred Owls

When a barred owl got tangled in fishing line, a local rescue reminded us of the wonder and wisdom of these nocturnal neighbors—and the goodness around us.

Oct 29, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

The Greatest Generation

As we mark 80 years since WWII ended, we reflect on why the Greatest Generation stood apart—and whether the values they fought for still prevail today.

Oct 28, 2025

National Security

Navy Mishap and Miracle

A rare dual-airframe accident in the South China Sea ends with a miracle rescue of all five Navy crew members. Here's what it means for readiness and risk.

Oct 27, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle