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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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1,642 articles

Politics

Pending Tax Revolt in 2026

Property taxes are spiking nationwide, driving voter frustration. As mismanagement mounts, 2026 could spark a property tax revolt across blue states.

Nov 19, 2025

AMAC Yesteryear

Mental Toughness – American Trait

Mental toughness shaped America’s past. Rediscover its value through wisdom from Washington, Emerson, and Roosevelt in a time that needs it most.

Nov 18, 2025

AMAC Book Club

Winter, Robert Frost, and Stars

Robert Frost’s winter poems blend wit, wisdom, and wonder. His lines make you smile, reflect, and slow down with the season.

Nov 17, 2025

Politics

New York and Maine – Trouble in Paradise

Maine is in crisis—failing schools, surging taxes, energy costs, and one-party control. But with bold conservative leadership, the state can be saved.

Nov 14, 2025

Politics

Small Government – Wise, Old Idea

Constitutional conservatives defend small government to protect liberty. Learn why young voters should understand the real dangers of socialism and tyranny.

Nov 13, 2025

Politics

Winning Takes Effort

Trump’s approach to global strategy mirrors Sun Tzu’s timeless lessons. From deterrence to timing, smart leadership means winning without fighting.

Nov 12, 2025

Elections

Lessons from November 2025

Recent political outcomes may seem bleak for conservatives, but historical cycles, voter confusion, and deceptive tactics played major roles. The arc bends again in 2026.

Nov 11, 2025

Politics