Rafsanjani needs the youth vote

Looks as if Rafsanjani's pollsters are worried about his popularity among the youth. Take a look at the pictures he has recently taken during a meeting with some young Iranian boy and girls and you'll know why.

It's worth noting that Iranian officials usually avoid appearing with the young boys and girls who favor a rather more Westernized look over the semi-official look that, for instance, is used by TV anchors. (Men should not wear jeans and short sleeves and women should completely cover their hair and wear Chador.)

Pictures are taken by Fars News which is not quite friendly toward Rafsanjani and seems to be supporting Larijani.

- From Iran Scan 1384