Donald Trump, in his time as president, repeatedly badgered the Fed to do his bidding.
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With suggestive poses and pets, election campaigning tests Tokyo’s patience
Tokyo elects a new governor this weekend, but residents say personal publicity stunts have overtaken serious campaigning to a degree never seen before.
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Biden tries to dismiss age questions in ABC interview as he attempts to salvage reelection effort
The president repeatedly rejected the suggestion of taking an independent medical evaluation that would show voters he is up for serving another term in office.
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Q&A: Who are Maine’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention, and what will they do?
Maine is sending 32 delegates, plus 2 alternates, to the convention taking place from Aug. 19-24 in Chicago.
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Rep. Golden’s op-ed sends political shockwaves, but also fits campaign style
Golden, who needs support from Trump voters in November, predicted Donald Trump will win the presidency against incumbent President Biden, and said he can work with that.
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Gov. Mills urges Biden to reassure Maine voters
She tells him last week’s debate was “difficult to watch” and that she is looking forward to the president demonstrating “the same heart, determination and vigor that he brought” to a meeting of two dozen Democratic governors Wednesday night.
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Democrats in Congress torn between backing Biden for president and sounding alarm
So far, top Democratic leaders have mostly stood behind Biden in public statements.
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Opinion: Race for the presidency is between codger and dodger
Codgers are trustworthy – dodgers tend to be scoundrels.
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Rep. Jared Golden says Donald Trump will win ‘and I’m OK with that’
The Lewiston Democrat predicts Joe Biden will lose the presidential election in November, and that democracy will not fail because ‘no one man is strong enough to take it away from us.’
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Tim Scott has benefited from mentors along the way. He’s hoping for another helping hand
The South Carolina senator is one of a handful of prominent people being considered by former President Donald Trump to be his running mate this year.