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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)

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1,599 articles

Economy

Nobel Prizes and Freedom

A comparison of Nobel Prize winners and economic freedom rankings reveals a striking pattern: freer nations consistently produce more innovation, achievement, and globally recognized excellence.

Jun 2, 2026

Travel & Lifestyle

Grant's Life Lessons

Ulysses S. Grant’s life offers timeless lessons on perseverance, humility, decisive leadership, and relentless determination in the face of adversity and uncertainty.

Jun 1, 2026

Travel & Lifestyle

July 4th – Unknown Bits

A reflection on the remarkable coincidence of American presidents dying on July 4th and the significance of the nation’s approaching 250th anniversary celebration.

May 30, 2026

Economy

Hayek, Economic Freedom, Limited Government

A reflection on economist Friedrich Hayek’s warning that centralized government control threatens economic freedom, individual liberty, and the foundations of prosperous societies.

May 29, 2026

Faith

Last Gift

A deeply personal reflection on faith, mortality, friendship, and eternal hope after spending final moments beside a beloved woman entering hospice care.

May 28, 2026

Economy

Crisis in the Trades

America faces a growing skilled trades shortage that threatens infrastructure, energy, construction, and daily life unless schools, states, and communities restore vocational education and respect for hard work.

May 27, 2026

Politics

Normalizing Political Violence

A warning against the growing acceptance of political violence in America and a call to restore morality, constitutional respect, education, and civic unity before the republic declines further.

May 26, 2026

Travel & Lifestyle

A Smile

A reflection on the quiet power of a smile, this piece explores how kindness, gratitude, and goodwill can bridge divides and brighten everyday life.

May 22, 2026

Faith

On Freedom and Time

As Memorial Day approaches, this reflection explores freedom, gratitude, and the importance of using our limited time wisely in service to others and future generations.

May 21, 2026

Elections

Vote Early

Early voting is reshaping American elections, and growing Republican participation before Election Day could influence key congressional, gubernatorial, and state races in 2026.

May 20, 2026

Faith

Bill Buckley, Gratitude, and Truth

A reflection on William F. Buckley Jr.’s courage, wit, faith, and conservative principles, and why his defense of freedom, gratitude, and individualism still resonates today.

May 19, 2026

Faith

Prayer in Spring

Robert Frost’s “A Prayer in Spring” celebrates the beauty of flowers, birds, and bees while reminding readers to find joy in God’s creation and the simple blessings of everyday life.

May 18, 2026