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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 22

1,640 articles

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

AMAC Yesteryear

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

AMAC Yesteryear

Quotes for Changing Seasons

Inspired by quotes from Albert Camus and Lewis Carroll, this seasonal reflection captures the vivid beauty of fall and the quiet wonder of winter.

Oct 24, 2025

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

AMAC Yesteryear