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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

Common Sense, Maine, and the Future

Maine’s decline under progressive leadership shows why we need a return to conservative common sense, like that of Tom Paine and our Founders.

Apr 23, 2025

National Security

Restructuring State Department – Right On!

President Trump is set to restructure the bloated U.S. State Department, cutting bureaucracy and focusing on results-driven national security priorities.

Apr 22, 2025

Faith

Oh, For Humble Leaders

True leadership starts with humility. In an age of prideful leaders, the Bible reminds us of the power in humble, purpose-driven service.

Apr 21, 2025

Faith

Keep Stepping Up

Life offers moments to step up or step away. Choosing courage and purpose over comfort changes everything—for us and for those who follow.

Apr 18, 2025

Faith

Reflections on Easter

At Easter, we pause to reflect on renewal, faith, and the joy of Christ’s resurrection—a reminder that life, like spring, brings hope and eternity.

Apr 17, 2025

Politics

Rising Political Violence

As America returns to constitutional norms, political violence is rising from the far-left fringe. Preserving liberty means rejecting violence and defending truth.

Apr 17, 2025

Politics

Maine Becoming Sorry Poster Child of 'Woke Gone Mad'

Maine has become the poster child for "woke gone mad"—with radical policies, anti-Trump lawsuits, and a one-party power grip threatening liberty and law.

Apr 16, 2025

Economy

Housing is Unaffordable – Let’s Fix That

Maine's housing crisis is crushing the American Dream. With skyrocketing costs and stagnant wages, urgent change is needed to restore affordability.

Apr 15, 2025

Politics

Maine’s Audit – Systemic Democrat Corruption

A shocking audit reveals $2.1 billion in misused funds and systemic Democrat corruption within Maine’s government. Investigators urge deeper action.

Apr 14, 2025

Faith

We "Pass This Way But Once"

Steven Grellet’s life proves timeless truths still matter—faith, purpose, and kindness in a world that too often forgets them.

Apr 11, 2025

Politics

Politics is Not a Game

Maine’s political reality shows what happens when unchecked power overrides liberty. It’s time to restore accountability and protect individual freedom.

Apr 10, 2025