Although Saira’s father is also a West Virginia legislator (State Senator Craig Bair), she told TeenVogue that her views are wholly her own — not ideals to which she ascribes because of her parents. In fact, on certain pro-life issues, Saira surpasses her father in fervor:

“I know it’s unusual because people my age usually aren’t as conservative as I am,” she says. “I don’t want people to think that my views are just based off of what my parents taught me. In fact, there are issues we don’t agree on completely, like I don’t believe in the morning-after pill, but my father does. I’m actually more conservative in some ways.”

The teen appeared on Glenn Beck in May, clearly articulating her vision for West Virginia. Beck appeared astounded by the teen, who didn’t miss a beat, and the fact that she was up for the challenge of being a lawmaker and a college student simultaneously. Blair seems unfazed by the juggling act awaiting her:

Post by Elect Saira Blair to House.

Blair embodies the drive and passion that catalyze millions of pro-life young people across the country, who are rapidly outnumbering their pro-abortion counterparts. POLITICO reports that Blair rejects the notion of a Republican “war on women,” saying:

Blair pushed back against criticism that young people are apathetic and Democratic claims that the GOP has a war on women. An anti-abortion, pro-gun conservative, Blair said fiscal issues and jobs will be her priority and should be on the minds of other young voters as well.

In fact, Saira reported to POLITICO that “the most [negativity] that I get for my age and for my gender is from the Democratic Party, not from my own.”

Although Saira’s father is also a West Virginia legislator (State Senator Craig Bair), she told TeenVogue that her views are wholly her own — not ideals to which she ascribes because of her parents. In fact, on certain pro-life issues, Saira surpasses her father in fervor:

“I know it’s unusual because people my age usually aren’t as conservative as I am,” she says. “I don’t want people to think that my views are just based off of what my parents taught me. In fact, there are issues we don’t agree on completely, like I don’t believe in the morning-after pill, but my father does. I’m actually more conservative in some ways.”

The teen appeared on Glenn Beck in May, clearly articulating her vision for West Virginia. Beck appeared astounded by the teen, who didn’t miss a beat, and the fact that she was up for the challenge of being a lawmaker and a college student simultaneously. Blair seems unfazed by the juggling act awaiting her:

Post by Elect Saira Blair to House.

Blair embodies the drive and passion that catalyze millions of pro-life young people across the country, who are rapidly outnumbering their pro-abortion counterparts. POLITICO reports that Blair rejects the notion of a Republican “war on women,” saying:

Blair pushed back against criticism that young people are apathetic and Democratic claims that the GOP has a war on women. An anti-abortion, pro-gun conservative, Blair said fiscal issues and jobs will be her priority and should be on the minds of other young voters as well.

In fact, Saira reported to POLITICO that “the most [negativity] that I get for my age and for my gender is from the Democratic Party, not from my own.”