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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

Politics

Reagan's Warning - Time for Choosing

Sixty-one years after Ronald Reagan’s “A Time for Choosing,” his bold defense of freedom, limited government, and American values still rings true.

Oct 23, 2025

Halloween – No Kings Protests

Halloween protests turned political as costumed activists rallied against law enforcement and border security, echoing ideological confusion with flair.

Oct 22, 2025

Politics

Democrat Leaders – and Haymarket Socialism

As political violence rises again in America, echoes of Haymarket-era socialism return. Today’s silence from Democrat leaders dangerously fuels the flames.

Oct 21, 2025

Elections

November Referendums – Eyes Open

With key ballot initiatives across five states, including voter ID and gun rights in Maine, conservatives are urged to turn out and vote this November.

Oct 20, 2025

Happiness and Unity

Oct 17, 2025

Politics

The Whiskey Rebellion – and Trump

Trump’s National Guard move mirrors Washington’s 1794 Whiskey Rebellion response, exposing media’s historical ignorance.

Oct 16, 2025

Politics

Trump Mobilizations – Totally Legal

Oct 15, 2025

Politics

Democrat Shutdown in Perspective

Oct 14, 2025

Faith

Just Peace

From Columbus to Reagan, this historic week echoes with providence. A timeless Bible verse from Numbers offers peace, blessing, and reflection for today.

Oct 13, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

Autumn Rituals

Come fall, things need to be done. From raking leaves to winter prep, this reflection captures the rhythm, ritual, and wonder of autumns past.

Oct 10, 2025

Beware Cold Hearts

As the political left fractures, America faces Cold Hearts, rising violence, and a renewed fight to protect faith, family, and freedom. Be prepared.

Oct 9, 2025

Jefferson, Freedom, and Today

Thomas Jefferson’s timeless warnings about liberty, government overreach, and civic courage remain as relevant today as they were in the founding era.

Oct 8, 2025