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# The Youth Vote
- URL: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/18517/
- Published: 2005-05-18T19:05:37.000Z
- Updated: 2019-02-14T22:33:24.000Z
- Author: openDemocracy Supporters
- Tags: #en, #Migrated, #Import 2026-04-09 18:15

Looks as if Rafsanjani's pollsters are worried about his popularity among the youth. Take a look at the pictures that were recently taken [at this meeting with some young Iranian boys and girls](http://www.farsnews.com/plarg.asp?sid=8402240418&ref=opendemocracy.net) and you'll know why.

Iranian officials usually avoid appearing with young boys and girls who favor a more Westernized look over the semi-official look that is for instance preferred by TV anchors. (Men should not wear jeans and short sleeves and women should completely cover their hair and wear a "chador":http://www.answers.com/chador .)

The pictures were taken by Fars News which is not quite friendly toward Rafsanjani and seems to be supporting Larijani.