Posted on 12/06/2014 9:52:43 PM PST by PROCON
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. The youngest elected state lawmaker in America has just arrived home for the weekend.
Ill open the garage door so her laundry can roll on in here, says Craig Blair, father of Saira Blair 18 years, 4 months, 10 days. Shes always got some.
He peeks out the window to the approaching headlights of his daughters new Jeep, which she purchased a few weeks earlier after winning her seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates, knowing the position came with a $20,000-a-year salary and would require a lot of driving.
I didnt bring any laundry this time, says Saira, a college freshman, as she comes in through the garage carrying a duffel bag.
Well, your mother will be glad to hear that.
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You know, just when we FReepers lose faith in our political system, it's reassuring to see that the next generation of conservatives are fighting for us...
I’m from WV. You go girl. go go go go.
Making $131 day as a legislator in WVa..
Her Chief of Staff likely makes more money.
That is a ton of stuff for an 18-yr old to manage, let alone adding politics into it.
You know she must be a Republican. Otherwise she’d be hailed as a hero and be treated to lavish puff pieces from all the mainstream media outlets.
They don’t get a free car, maintenance and fuel like federal legislators do?
Wanna a Free Car? Be a Congressman
http://finance.townhall.com/columnists/johnransom/2012/08/23/wanna_a_free_car_be_a_congressman/page/full
I had a plain ride once, now my ride is much more luxurious: heated seats, Bluetooth audio, moon roof and the like.
I believe that soon you’ll see young people drifting to conservativism, especially homeschoolers....
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