Election 2016 Archives - The Portland Press Herald

As Clinton asks for money, what she says remains a mystery

by LISA LERER Associated Press August 22, 2016

In a reversal of how President Obama operates, the Democratic candidate has refused to open her fundraising events to journalists.

Local & State, News, Politics

Down-ticket candidates in Maine quiet on race for president

by Scott Thistle August 22, 2016November 30, 2016

Many running for state office worry that widespread dislike for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton could adversely affect their chances.

Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump suddenly wrestling with deportation plan

by Jenna Johnson The Washington Post August 21, 2016August 21, 2016

A meeting with Hispanic advisers could change his longheld position that illegal immigrants ‘have to go.’

Politics

Trump pitches for black vote in battleground Virginia

by JILL COLVIN Associated Press August 20, 2016August 20, 2016

The Republican nominee spurns his past fiery rhetoric for a more inclusive approach.

Politics

Clinton Foundation faces loss of big donations

by ROSALIND S. HELDERMAN, JOHN WAGNER and ANU NARAYANSWAMY The Washington Post August 20, 2016August 20, 2016

The charity won’t take corporate and foreign money if Hillary Clinton is elected president, a restriction critics say is long overdue.

Nation & World, Politics

Clinton ordered to answer questions about email in writing

by Spencer S. Hsu The Washington Post August 19, 2016August 19, 2016

She won’t be required to testify in person about using a private email server when she was secretary of state.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Paul Manafort resigns from Trump campaign in midst of shake-up

by Robert Costa, Dan Balz and Jose A. DelReal The Washington Post August 19, 2016August 19, 2016

The resignation follows increased scrutiny of Manafort’s efforts on behalf of pro-Russian forces and leaves the campaign under the guidance a former Breitbart News chairman and a veteran pollster.

Nation & World, Politics

Ukrainian documents show payments allegedly earmarked for Paul Manafort

by NATALIYA VASILYEVA Associated Press August 19, 2016August 19, 2016

Earlier, the Associated Press reported that confidential emails ran counter to the Trump aide’s contention that he never lobbied in the United States on behalf of Ukrainian political figures.