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Robert B. Charles

National Spokesman, AMAC

AMAC Staff Writing since 2019 @Bobby4Maine Website

1,642

Articles published

Years with AMAC

Topics covered

Oct 23, 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 45

1,642 articles

Elections

Harris Voters – Dangerously Gullible

Many Harris voters seem gullible, trusting her empty promises without examining her track record.

Oct 17, 2024

Politics

Kamala Harris – Dangerously Immature

Kamala Harris's immaturity and lack of seriousness in critical moments make her dangerously unfit for leadership.

Oct 16, 2024

Politics

Obama – Vote Skin Color?

Obama faces criticism for urging black men to support Kamala Harris based on race and gender, fueling controversy over identity politics.

Oct 15, 2024

Politics

Democrats Planning an Insurrection?

Oct 14, 2024

AMAC Yesteryear

Power of Creativity

When we create, we step away from the world’s distractions and rediscover ourselves, finding peace and joy in the process.

Oct 11, 2024

AMAC Yesteryear

Cormorants, Churchill, and Life

Cormorants struggle to get airborne, yet never stop trying. Their persistence reminds us to keep pushing, no matter the challenge.

Oct 10, 2024

D’Artagnan’s Campaign – Early Voting

D'Artagnan, the all-heart dog running for president, rallies pups to vote. November's going to be exciting!

Oct 9, 2024

Politics

Harris, Hubris, and the Hurricane

A devastating hurricane shows the difference in leadership: Trump acts immediately, while Biden and Harris delay, focusing on appearances over action.

Oct 8, 2024