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Robert B. Charles

National Spokesman, AMAC

AMAC Staff Writing since 2019 @Bobby4Maine Website

1,641

Articles published

Years with AMAC

Topics covered

Oct 22, 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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1,641 articles

Where’s My Teleprompter?

Why’s my Corvette at the White House? Where’s my teleprompter? Wait, does Jill know about this? And we didn’t leave the ice cream, did we?

Jan 23, 2025

Politics

Now Comes the Hard Work

Winning the election is just the start; restoring trust, unity, and America's core values will demand resilience and resolve.

Jan 22, 2025

Politics

First Reagan, Then Trump

From Reagan to Trump, strong leadership earned Iran's respect, while appeasement, as seen with Carter and Biden, led to exploitation.

Jan 21, 2025

Politics

One for the History Books

Donald Trump’s second inauguration marks a historic moment of resilience, faith, and truth.

Jan 20, 2025

AMAC Yesteryear

Thoughts Mid-Winter

In winter’s depth, even as we long for summer, there’s beauty in snowy walks, warm fires, and quiet moments to cherish.

Jan 17, 2025

Trump to Rescue Maine’s Lobstermen

Maine’s lobstermen, once self-regulated, now face crushing federal overreach. Relief may come with Trump’s intervention.

Jan 16, 2025

AMAC Yesteryear

Lee Archer – Tuskegee Fighter Pilot

Lee Archer, a Tuskegee Airman and WWII hero, broke barriers with courage and patriotism, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire.

Jan 15, 2025

Third Opium War: Is America 1800s China?

A new study reveals America leads the world in overdoses, highest drug deaths out of 30 countries. Quiet Maine has higher average drug deaths than the Nation. Some may recall the “Opium Wars,” British pushing addiction for trade in 1800s China. We are now in a Third Opium War, right here.

Jan 14, 2025