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. **

LD18 Debate: Dems Support Abortion, Saving Water, and Funding Schools. The Republican was Weird.

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AZ Representatives Chris Mathis and Nancy Gutierrez debated unknown computer engineer Len Rosenblum in the race for two LD18 House seats. The incumbents supported widely popular measures in the heavily Democratic District, but the Republican did the opposite. The Arizona Clean Elections Commission held the debate on September 4, 2024. Wayne Schutsky, who covers Arizona … Read more

Proof that Trump is an Anti-Abortion Hater

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For years, Trump has been a double-speaking shapeshifter regarding abortion rights – announcing one viewpoint and then the opposite. Now we know for sure: he is an anti-woman, anti-abortion sociopath. Trump announced on August 30 that he is against Florida’s abortion rights ballot measure. After criticizing the state’s current six-week abortion ban, he flip-flopped and … Read more

Kirsten Engel Shines in PBS Debate on the Congressional District 6 Race. CiscoMAGA Just Lied.

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Congressional District 6 candidates faced off on PBS, as Juan Ciscomani defended his abysmal incumbency while challenger Kirsten Engel condemned his lack of accomplishments. Engel, a law professor at the University of Arizona and former AZ state legislator, outlined her support for reproductive rights, a secure border and solving Arizona’s water shortage. “Congressman Juan Ciscomani … Read more

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