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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 26

1,642 articles

Politics

Life is Good – 2nd Amendment

A visit to a Maine gun show sparks reflection on tradition, responsibility, and the ongoing fight to protect our 2nd Amendment rights from leftist overreach.

Aug 27, 2025

Politics

Slashing Bureaucracy, Restoring Honesty

Bureaucratic fraud in Maine mirrors national abuse. From no-bid contracts to shady invoicing, Trump’s fight is needed locally too.

Aug 26, 2025

AMAC Yesteryear

Rules That Work – Will for You

Drawing on decades in public service, business, and the military, Robert Charles shares nine timeless rules for true leadership.

Aug 25, 2025

Politics

Journey to Governor – Seeing Things Rightly

Running for governor brings new lessons in humility, listening, and leadership. It’s about earning trust, taking criticism, and honoring everyday Americans.

Aug 22, 2025

National Security

Drug Trafficking, Pine Boxes, and Maine Pain

Maine’s drug crisis is spiraling out of control under current leadership. Overdoses, crime, and chaos demand action before more lives are lost.

Aug 21, 2025

Politics

Blue States are Sinking

Maine is facing rising crime, drug trafficking, and lawlessness under progressive policies. For many residents, this is no longer the Maine they remember.

Aug 20, 2025

National Security

Trump, Russia, Ukraine, and Peace

Trump may defy history by negotiating peace in Europe through diplomacy and economic leverage—echoing the legacy of Roosevelt and Reagan.

Aug 19, 2025

Economy

Back-to-School Tax Holiday – Now

As Maine’s education system declines and parents struggle, a one-month back-to-school tax holiday could offer needed relief. Florida does it—why not Maine?

Aug 18, 2025