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Robert B. Charles

National Spokesman, AMAC

AMAC Staff Writing since 2019 @Bobby4Maine Website

1,639

Articles published

Years with AMAC

Topics covered

Oct 20, 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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Reporting — page 9

1,639 articles

Elections

One Life Touches So Many – Please Vote

Drawing on themes from It’s a Wonderful Life, this article highlights civic engagement, community values, and the importance of voting to protect liberty, opportunity, and America’s future.

Jun 8, 2026

AMAC Yesteryear

Wonder of Edible Woods

A walk through the Maine woods reveals a world of edible treasures—from teaberries and wild mint to blueberries, fiddleheads, and chanterelles—offering a reminder of nature’s abundance and the pleasures of self-reliance.

Jun 5, 2026

Politics

Words Have Meaning

George Orwell’s warnings about manipulated language remain relevant today. The battle for freedom begins with preserving the meaning of words and resisting efforts to redefine truth for political power.

Jun 4, 2026

AMAC Yesteryear

Two Heroic Brothers

The story of Thomas and Joshua Chamberlain reveals how history’s celebrated figures often owe their achievements to the quiet courage, sacrifice, and devotion of others who are largely forgotten.

Jun 3, 2026

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

AMAC Yesteryear

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

AMAC Yesteryear

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

AMAC Yesteryear

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