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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)

Editorial standards

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1,641 articles

Politics

House Republicans in Rough Waters

Republicans’ narrow House majority mirrors past precarious balances, where unity and urgency determined survival or collapse.

Jan 7, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

Teach Confidence – Not Fear

America’s youth are struggling with lost skills, rising anxiety, and a lack of resilience. Adults must step up to teach confidence and essential life lessons.

Jan 6, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

About Predictions

Predictions blend whimsy and insight, from cosmic alignments to AI forecasts. As history shows, some are wild misses, others shape our future. Bring on 2025!

Jan 3, 2025

Politics

High Property Taxes – Why?

Property taxes are surging due to rising home values, reduced exemptions, and inflation. Citizen-focused policies can offer relief.

Jan 2, 2025

Politics

Progressives Got Routed

2024 mirrors 1848 as progressives face global rejection, with nations reclaiming power from elites and empowering the people.

Jan 1, 2025

AMAC Yesteryear

Santa’s Lost Elf

One Christmas Eve, I swore an elf was hiding behind our tree—until our cat leapt out, turning fear into laughter.

Dec 31, 2024

Peace Through Strength … Returns

‘Peace Through Strength,’ a principle championed by leaders like Hadrian and Reagan, underscores security, unity, and deterrence in shaping history.

Dec 30, 2024

Politics

Restore Trust in Government

Restoring trust in government requires limiting overreach, respecting individual liberty, and returning to the Founders' vision of a wise, frugal government.

Dec 27, 2024