Dave Portnoy blasts Mamdani’s win, says he might take Barstool out of New York City.

He has emphasized policies aimed at improving access to housing, lowering the cost of living for working families, and increasing public services in underserved neighborhoods.

While Portnoy and other critics see these policies as radical, supporters argue that they are necessary reforms in a city that has long struggled with skyrocketing rents, income inequality, and a shortage of affordable housing.

Portnoy has described the potential move of Barstool as both a “principled stand” and a personal objection to what he sees as extreme leftist governance.

At the same time, he has acknowledged that such a move would significantly affect his employees, some of whom have deep roots in New York City and rely on Barstool for their livelihoods.

This tension between ideology and practicality highlights the broader challenge facing many business owners when local politics shift dramatically: balancing personal convictions against operational stability and employee welfare.

The reaction to Portnoy’s statements has been mixed.Continue reading…