Larry Bodine

Larry is an intelligent, articulate, and insightful commentator whose views are shaped by a combination of journalism, entrepreneurship, law practice, and leadership.‎ ✍ He is an experienced leader, having served as Chair of the LD18 Democrats, and President of the Democrats of Greater Tucson, a teacher at the UA Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and Video Manager for Iskashitaa Refugee Network, ‎ ✍ A common-sense business leader, he operated a successful marketing consultancy for 20 years. He is skilled in fundraising, artificial intelligence, and online communications.‎ ✍He considers multiple viewpoints before forming an opinion. His ethos is the Boy Scout Law.‎ ✍ Larry is a lifelong writer, having worked as a seven-time award-winning journalist for the New York Daily News and as the author of 600 articles for the Blog for Arizona.‎ ✍He is a graduate of Amherst College and Seton Hall Law School and has also attended the University of Munich in Germany.‎ ✍He is not all work and no play. Larry enjoys singing and playing the guitar, hiking Tucson's beautiful trails, going on outings with his Portuguese Water Dog, weight training, and meeting his many friends for breakfast.‎ ‎** Scroll down to see my articles below. **

Democrats Are Flipping Seats Nationwide — Republicans Sound the Alarm as Midterms Loom

March 23, 2026 by Larry Bodine

A political earthquake is already rumbling across America—and Republicans can feel it. Over the past 14 months, Democrats have flipped 28 Republican-held state legislative seats, signaling a surge that could reshape Congress in 2026 and beyond. What once sounded like wishful thinking is now setting off panic inside GOP circles. Democrats Are Winning—Even in Deep … Read more

Dems Rally Over Corned Beef and Camaraderie at Rollicking St. Patrick’s Day Party

March 22, 2026March 22, 2026 by Larry Bodine

Nearly 150 Democrats flocked to the annual St. Patrick’s Day Party staged by the Democrats of Greater Tucson at the exclusive Don Martin-i Club. A cavalcade of 20 candidates and elected officials noshed on hot corned beef, dressed in green, and outlined plans for political victory. City Councilman Paul Cunningham, whose family started the tradition … Read more

$200 Oil is Coming. Get Ready to Pay $7 per Gallon at the Pump.

March 20, 2026 by Larry Bodine

A month ago, anyone predicting $200-a-barrel oil would have been dismissed as alarmist. Not anymore. Today, Brent Crude is trading around $102–$108 per barrel, after touching highs near $119–$120, according to Reuters. At that price: When oil prices reach $200 per barrel, analysts predict U.S. gasoline prices will surge to $6 to $7 per gallon in Arizona … Read more

With Wartime Gas at $4.40/Gallon, You Can Get a Used Electric Car for Under $25,000

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 by Larry Bodine

With wartime gas prices hovering around $4.40 a gallon, electric vehicles, once seen as a niche, are rapidly becoming the default choice for many used-car shoppers. According to data cited by EV analyst Kevin Jennings of Greencars.com, nearly 40 percent of used electric vehicles sold in the United States now list for under $25,000—squarely in … Read more

Trump Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War: Says “Reverse Course”

March 18, 2026March 17, 2026 by Larry Bodine

President Trump, After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the NationalCounterterrorism Center, effective today. I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and … Read more

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