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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)

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1,640 articles

AMAC Yesteryear

Rules That Work – Will for You

Drawing on decades in public service, business, and the military, Robert Charles shares nine timeless rules for true leadership.

Aug 25, 2025

Politics

Journey to Governor – Seeing Things Rightly

Running for governor brings new lessons in humility, listening, and leadership. It’s about earning trust, taking criticism, and honoring everyday Americans.

Aug 22, 2025

National Security

Drug Trafficking, Pine Boxes, and Maine Pain

Maine’s drug crisis is spiraling out of control under current leadership. Overdoses, crime, and chaos demand action before more lives are lost.

Aug 21, 2025

Politics

Blue States are Sinking

Maine is facing rising crime, drug trafficking, and lawlessness under progressive policies. For many residents, this is no longer the Maine they remember.

Aug 20, 2025

National Security

Trump, Russia, Ukraine, and Peace

Trump may defy history by negotiating peace in Europe through diplomacy and economic leverage—echoing the legacy of Roosevelt and Reagan.

Aug 19, 2025

Economy

Back-to-School Tax Holiday – Now

As Maine’s education system declines and parents struggle, a one-month back-to-school tax holiday could offer needed relief. Florida does it—why not Maine?

Aug 18, 2025

AMAC Yesteryear

Five Pennies

A moving tribute to Cam, a man of courage, kindness, and faith, whose quiet daily acts of generosity left a lasting impact.

Aug 15, 2025

AMAC Yesteryear

Teams, Friends, and Life

A tribute to a friend whose humility, kindness, and team spirit mentored leaders and inspired all who knew him.

Aug 14, 2025

Politics

Integrity is Your Destiny

Maine’s rising public corruption, unchecked by Democrat leadership, threatens integrity, trust, and prosperity — but change is coming.

Aug 13, 2025

Politics

Epiphany – Public Corruption Can Be Stopped

Maine’s ethical darkness demands an epiphany—exposing corruption, restoring accountability, and igniting public hope.

Aug 12, 2025

Politics

Maine Democrats: Split Loyalties, Conflicts of Interest, and Public Corruption

Maine’s Democrat leaders face mounting allegations of public corruption, conflicts of interest, and misuse of taxpayer funds — and voters are catching on.

Aug 11, 2025