Dave Portnoy says reading Kamala Harris' new book is a worse punishment than death
Last Thursday, the former Vice President announced a book deal for her memoir about the 2024 election, titled '107 Days.'
Harris reflected on her failing as 'the shortest presidential campaign in modern history' and promised the book offered a 'behind-the-scenes look' at her campaign.
However, Harris' announcement drew immediate mockery online and now Barstool boss Portnoy has joined the pile-on.
In an interview on Fox Business, it was revealed that Barstool Sports will be using Harris' book as a punishment in their fantasy football league. Portnoy's colleague Jack Mac revealed the information in a TikTok - which was played in the interview.
He said: 'If you finish last place in your fantasy football league this year, you will be locked in a room with no phone until you finish reading every single page of Kamala Harris' new book'.
'Some people say there's no punishment worse than death, I think this one is.' - Dave Portnoy @stoolpresidente says there's not much worse than being forced to read Kamala Harris' new book. pic.twitter.com/pJn95eIyMW
— Varney & Co. (@Varneyco) August 4, 2025
Fox host Stuart Varney then asked Portnoy about the idea, to which he said: 'Some people say there's no punishment worse than death, I think this one is!'
Portnoy went on to admit that the cruel punishment was not his idea and instead attributed it to the 'weird brains' inside the Barstool offices.
It serves as the latest blow to Harris regarding her new book after critics taunted her for wasting billions of dollars on her campaign, including payments to prominent celebrities.
'Writing a memoir about being a loser is a choice,' White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson wrote on X.
It is unclear exactly how much money Harris paid to Beyonce for her endorsement, although according to a Federal Election Commission (FEC) filing, the campaign payed the singer's production company, Parkwood Production Media, $165,000 for 'campaign event production.'
'Trying to sell some books to pay down your $5 million debt to Beyoncé for that endorsement?' Nick Sortor wrote.
'I can't wait to hear the inside story about how you burned $1.5B in 107 days and accomplished absolutely nothing,' wrote Jim Hanson.
'Does the book include how much you paid for endorsements and cringe performances at your astroturfed rallies?' wrote Eric Daugherty on social media.
Harris announced Wednesday she would not run for governor of California to replace outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom, triggering speculation that she would run for president again.
'In recent months, I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their governor,' she wrote in a statement.
'I love this state, its people, and its promise. It is my home. But after deep reflection, I've decided that I will not run for governor in this election.'
Harris' long-awaited decision takes place after several California Democrats announced their campaigns, not waiting for the former vice president to rule out a possible run.
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