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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 27

1,599 articles

Short Story – About Oversight

In 1994, Republicans flipped Congress with vision and reform. As Maine faces one-party rule, the call for oversight, truth, and accountability grows louder.

Jun 11, 2025

Faith

No, We Are Never Alone

Loneliness won’t be solved by more government. Real healing starts with faith, love of others and self, personal connection, and restored values.

Jun 10, 2025

Politics

Education, Truth, and Accountability

Maine’s schools are in crisis. Educators face political pressure, declining scores, and a post-COVID learning disaster. Real reform demands truth over ideology.

Jun 9, 2025

Faith

Forgiveness – Imperative

In an era of noise and division, our future depends on judgment, faith, and reflection. History reminds us: societies survive by holding to truth and conscience.

Jun 6, 2025

Some Epic Words – Margaret Chase Smith

75 years ago, Maine’s Margaret Chase Smith delivered her “Declaration of Conscience.” Her call for integrity in leadership still echoes through today’s politics.

Jun 5, 2025

Governorship Race – Lesson Three

Getting your "summer feet" isn’t just for kids—it’s for candidates, too. A reflection on resilience, real values, and the grit it takes to lead Maine.

Jun 4, 2025

Politics

Governorship Campaign – Lesson Two

Maine families face rising property taxes and declining education outcomes under Democrat control. A sobering look at the real impact on seniors and young workers.

Jun 3, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

Beyond What Ails Us

Animals like cats and dogs embody strength without self-pity. Through their quiet resilience, they remind us to embrace life without complaint—even in hardship.

Jun 2, 2025

Faith

Today is Such a Day

Sometimes the perfect words have already been written. Reflections on Jefferson, Browning, and Kipling remind us of truth, hope, and the power of restraint.

May 30, 2025

The Hardest Things

The best and hardest things we do in life are often the most unfamiliar. Political involvement, like a marathon, takes courage, risk, and purpose.

May 29, 2025

National Security

ICE in Maine – Creating Deterrence

Illegal immigration's impact on Maine highlights the urgent need for enforcement, deterrence, and leadership that supports lawful immigration and public safety.

May 28, 2025