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Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Says He Wants To Run Against Mamdani

Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Says He Wants To Run Against Mamdani

Summary

Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, said in a TV interview that he wants to run for mayor against New York City’s current mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani is New York’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor and a democratic socialist, while Portnoy has criticized his politics and is known for his business work and social media presence.

Key Facts

  • Zohran Mamdani was elected New York City mayor in November and is the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor.
  • Mamdani is a democratic socialist and has both supporters and critics, including President Donald Trump.
  • Dave Portnoy said in a Fox News interview that he would like to run against Mamdani for mayor.
  • Portnoy is the founder of Barstool Sports and is known for his pizza reviews and recent memoir.
  • Portnoy criticized Mamdani’s politics, calling him a "professional actor" and accusing him of turning New York into a socialist/communist city.
  • Portnoy mentioned he is unsure if he could win in New York politics.
  • The interview clip went viral, gaining millions of views online.
  • It is unclear which political party Portnoy would run with or if he would run as an independent.
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