Dave Portnoy scorches Platner operative with punishing takedown after odd request
Dave Portnoy criticized political strategist Jeff Coote after Coote proposed a collaboration with Senate candidate Graham Platner. The proposal involved a Boston sports-themed ad addressing private equity's role in sports. Portnoy's response highlighted his disinterest in the collaboration and included a pointed remark about Platner's controversial background.
- ▪Dave Portnoy rejected a collaboration proposal from strategist Jeff Coote.
- ▪The proposal was related to a Boston sports-themed ad targeting private equity involvement in sports.
- ▪Portnoy expressed his disinterest in discussing baseball with Platner, referencing the candidate's controversial reputation.
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Dave Portnoy Dave Portnoy scorches Platner operative with punishing takedown after odd request Strategist Jeff Coote pitched a Boston sports-themed collaboration before Portnoy reminded him he's 'not Bernie Sanders' By Charles Creitz Fox News Published May 26, 2026 1:14pm EDT | Updated May 26, 2026 1:15pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Dave Portnoy calls out social media 'cesspool' after antisemitic heckling video Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy opens up on ‘My View with Lara Trump’ after a heckler disrupted his pizza review with an antisemitic slur.
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