A Maine’s ethics commission official says Rep. Richard Campbell’s leadership PAC has a ‘unique history’ of failing to file campaign finance reports on time.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News
Secret Service director steps down after Trump assassination attempt
Kimberly Cheatle says she takes ‘full responsibility for the security lapse’ that allowed a shooter to get so close to a presidential candidate at an outdoor campaign rally.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Doug Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris, will campaign in Maine Wednesday
Emhoff will be in southern Maine for a campaign visit focused on reproductive rights and small businesses, and will attend a fundraiser later in the day in Falmouth.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become party’s presidential nominee: AP survey
Several state delegations met late Monday to confirm their support for Vice President Kamala Harris, including Maine. By Monday night, Harris had the support of at least 2,579 delegates, according to the AP tally of delegates.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Bernie Sanders to rally in Portland Saturday for ‘aggressive progressive agenda’
Vermont’s independent senator had supported President Biden’s reelection bid and has yet to endorse a new Democratic candidate, even as the party has flocked to Vice President Kamala Harris.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Maine Democratic delegates vote to support Harris in presidential race
The delegates, as well as some superdelegates, attended a virtual meeting Monday night and voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Biden’s withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes, other foreign policy challenges
During a five-decade career in politics, Biden developed extensive personal relationships with multiple foreign leaders that none of the potential replacements on the Democratic ticket can match.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Maine Republicans and Democrats react after Biden drops out of 2024 race
Most Democrats praised the president, saying he is putting the country first, while some Republicans say Biden’s ‘terrible’ policies won’t change just because there will be a new nominee.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
If Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic nominee, she needs a running mate. Who are the top contenders?
Democrats are set to hold their convention in Chicago on Aug. 19-22.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Harris could become first female president after years of breaking racial, gender barriers
Harris is the first woman, Black person or person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president. She joined the Biden ticket after a rocky and abbreviated run of her own for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.