Taxes are down, the economy is roaring and the federal deficit is soaring. That about sums up the nation’s economic and budgetary outlook. As rosy as things look economically, the candidates seeking the state’s U.S. Senate and 8th Congressional District seats differ sharply on President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, as well as the best way to keep the economy going and the deficit from exploding. Continue reading

Few lawmakers on Capitol Hill have backgrounds in the financial advice sector, but next month's midterm elections could add two more. Voters in Pennsylvania could send the first certified financial planner to Congress. In Maryland, the chief executive of a registered investment adviser is trying to win a Senate seat as an independent. John Chrin, a partner at Circle Wealth Management, is running as a Republican for a House seat in northeast Pennsylvania. He said his experience working with clients on retirement security and other financial challenges is a perspective Washington needs. Continue reading

(Scranton, PA) – Today, John Chrin’s campaign announced that John had received the Vets for Trump endorsement for his campaign to represent Pennsylvania’s 8th congressional district. “We fully endorse John Chrin who is running the 8th District of Pennsylvania,” said Mike Kelly, chairman of Vets for Trump. “John Chrin shares our values, supports our military and veterans and supports President Donald Trump. John’s opponent, Rep. Matt Cartwright claims to be a fighter for veterans but consistently is an obstructionist to the President’s agenda. John will work with President Trump to support our military, continue needed reforms at the V.A., build the wall, and secure our borders. Continue reading

We fully endorse John Chrin who is running the 8th District of Pennsylvania. John Chrin shares our values supports our military and veterans and supports President Donald Trump. John’s opponent, Rep. Matt Cartwright claims to be a fighter for veterans but consistently is an obstructionist to the President’s agenda. John will work with President Trump to support our military, continue needed reforms at the V.A., build the wall, and secure our borders. Continue reading

Vice President Mike Pence’s planned visit to Luzerne County next week sends a strong signal that Republicans think they can knock off Democratic U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright in the Nov. 6 election. Facing the potential loss of at least four Republican-held seats elsewhere in Pennsylvania, party types have viewed beating Cartwright as their best chance to flip a Democratic-held seat in the state since early last year. They originally targeted Cartwright because President Donald Trump won the 17th Congressional District by 10 percentage points in 2016. Continue reading

(Scranton, PA) – Today, John Chrin’s campaign announced that John had received Speaker Paul Ryan’s endorsement for his campaign to represent Pennsylvania’s 8th congressional district. Speaker Ryan joined John at an event supporting his campaign earlier today in Monroe County. Continue reading

(Scranton, PA) – Today, John Chrin’s campaign announced that John had received Vice President Mike Pence’s endorsement for his campaign to represent Pennsylvania’s 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. “I am proud to support John Chrin for Congress representing PA’s 8th district! John is the kind of leader we need fighting for the America First agenda on behalf of the great people of Pennsylvania!” said Vice President Pence. Continue reading

(Scranton, PA) – Today, John Chrin’s campaign announced that John had received the Women for Trump NEPA endorsement for his campaign to represent Pennsylvania’s 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. “John Chrin shares our values and our support for President Donald Trump’s America First agenda.” said Betsy Green, manager of Women for Trump NEPA. “John’s opponent, Rep. Matt Cartwright is an obstructionist to the President’s agenda. Just as the silent majority stepped up to put the President in office in 2016, we must vote for strong supporters of our President Trump like John Chrin to help him drain the swamp. John will work with President Trump to build the wall, secure our borders, and put an end to the illegal practice of sanctuary cities. John’s opponent has a long history and voting record of supporting sanctuary cities.” Continue reading

(Scranton, PA) – Today, John Chrin announced the endorsement of Senator Lisa Baker. “I am impressed by the energy and enthusiasm John Chrin brings to the race for Congress. He has good ideas on the issues that matter to local residents – jobs, national security, transportation, reform. As I have gotten to know him, I trust he will be a skillful and forceful advocate for our needs and concerns. This is a pivotal time for our nation, so I hope the voters look carefully at John’s credentials and capabilities in making their decision.  I admire John’s vision for a stronger economy for Northeastern Pennsylvania. John is the kind of leader we need to grow a stronger climate for businesses here locally. He has both the needed common sense and business sense it takes to make a difference. I strongly support his candidacy.” said Senator Baker.  Continue reading

(Scranton, PA) – Today, John Chrin announced the endorsement of Representative Aaron Kaufer. “When elected, John would become the first person to hold a Certified Financial Planner designation in Congress. I see this as a positive indicator that he has the necessary tools to manage taxpayers’ funds wisely. I will work with John to further job growth in our shared constituency here in Luzerne County.” said Representative Kaufer.  Continue reading