Napoleon Harris in a bit of trouble

[lou v]

The state senator from Harvey, Ill., is in hot water for failing to pay employees at his Beggar's Pizza franchise.

From ABC7Chicago: Sen. Harris owes thousands to ex-employees

 

[Turk]

The state senator from Harvey, Ill., is in hot water for failing to pay employees at his Beggar's Pizza franchise.

From ABC7Chicago: Sen. Harris owes thousands to ex-employees

Politics. Maybe he should understand what the law is and take a few minutes to read and figure out how to run a half baked pizza parlor before he starts stealing money from persons of minimal financial standing.

 

[Fitz51]

They lay it on thick.

 

[SmellyCat]

This reminds me of the "For all those who like to tout how NU only recruits 'character guys'" thread for some reason.

 

[VirginiaWildcat]

This is clearly just an empty attack on a successful black senator.

 

[Hungry Jack]

Is that why it's called "Beggars"?

 

[DarthCat]

This reminds me of the "For all those who like to tout how NU only recruits 'character guys'" thread for some reason.

Because you don't understand the point being made in this post either?

 

[Fitz51]

This is clearly just an empty attack on a successful black senator.

We see how he got successful - he pocketed the cash!

 

[SciCat]

This is clearly just an empty attack on a successful black senator.

He's not saying it racial and the article isn't either. Why are you doing so?

 

[Fitz51]

He's not saying it racial and the article isn't either. Why are you doing do?

Because that's the way Virginia thinks. He's a fine Christian, you know.

 

[hdhntr1]

Politics. Maybe he should understand what the law is and take a few minutes to read and figure out how to run a half baked pizza parlor before he starts stealing money from persons of minimal financial standing.

While thedelivery guy may be considered to be a tipped employee, and subject to a different minimum wage, the dishwasher is a different story. However, if he got into trouble because of an increase in the local minimum wage, it is understandable

 

[Deeringfish]

The state senator from Harvey, Ill., is in hot water for failing to pay employees at his Beggar's Pizza franchise.

From ABC7Chicago: Sen. Harris owes thousands to ex-employees

Some how I feel like there must be more to the story. $23,000 shouldn't be a problem for a businessman like him to borrow to pay the people and make it all go away.

 

[willycat]

Some how I feel like there must be more to the story. $23,000 shouldn't be a problem for a businessman like him to borrow to pay the people and make it all go away.

Didn't he just announce that he was thinking of running for Congress? Politics are not a game for the faint of heart.

 

[Seattle_Cat]

The state senator from Harvey, Ill., is in hot water for failing to pay employees at his Beggar's Pizza franchise.

From ABC7Chicago: Sen. Harris owes thousands to ex-employees

I suspect that he was in over his head as far as the details of running a business like that. I doubt that he was trying to cheat anyone.

My wife and I tried running a small business selling travel. We eventually gave up having employees because we weren't big enough to employ tax and bookkeeping services. We were paying more in penalties than fees and taxes.

 

[FeralFelidae]

Didn't he just announce that he was thinking of running for Congress? Politics are not a game for the faint of heart.

Well, since he's a Democrat, I hope this dissuades him.

Other than that, I wish him the best!

 

[hdhntr1]

I suspect that he was in over his head as far as the details of running a business like that. I doubt that he was trying to cheat anyone.

My wife and I tried running a small business selling travel. We eventually gave up having employees because we weren't big enough to employ tax and bookkeeping services. We were paying more in penalties than fees and taxes.

The paperwork nowdays is a nightmare. It is not too hard to run afoul of the law. The result is fewer businesses getting started.

 

[Fitz51]

It is not too hard to run afoul of the law.

"Itchy runs afoul of an Irishman."

 

[Deeringfish]

Good thing the electorate he's going after are the zero information voters who won't know a thing about this. This will have zero impact on him. Think of it as super low level Obama sleaze. It's actually a badge of honor south of Madison Street...

no comment

 

[Fitz51]

You know it's time for the BIG "-isms" when Stupor is back!

 

[willycat]

Good thing the electorate he's going after are the zero information voters who won't know a thing about this. This will have zero impact on him. Think of it as super low level Obama sleaze. It's actually a badge of honor south of Madison Street...

Take your idiotic, racial crap to the Rant Board. Somehow, I didn't realize he was running on the north shore.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Small potatoes!

 

[hdhntr1]

no comment

I thought he was looking at running for US Senate. Oh that's right. The entire state of IL should be considered low info voters.

 

[hdhntr1]

Well, since he's a Democrat, I hope this dissuades him.

Other than that, I wish him the best!

I thought I heard US Senate (that would be against Duckworth in the primary and she is pretty bad) If Congress, which district?