The Faces of Future Voters

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You know, as the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words and it is proven time and time again to be true when one takes a gander at election pictures from the photo-ops on the campaign trail.

All the pictures used are provided by CBC News, CBC - Decision 2006 and CP.

Our first in the set...

Four-year-old Connor pays attention to a photographer while Liberal Leader Paul Martin visits a day care in Ajax, Ont., on Thursday, Jan. 19. (CP Photo/Paul Chiasson; CBC News)

It's never too early to convert the young voters of Canada. Some, however aren't easily convinced, and it's hard to miss the young voters who are already irritated with the political process. He may be able to charm the ladies, but the men don't like it, and it seems like Mr. Martin is trying to charm this young fellow's first crush. Either that, or the kid is just plain bored. We knew politicians were boring, but...

Next in our offerings...

Conservative Leader Stephen Harper smiles at nine-month-old Jessica Weiss during a campaign stop in Waterdown, Ont., on Thursday, Jan 19. (CP Photo/Tom Hanson; CBC News)

This is smiling? It looks like this neo-con is contemplating a yummy snack with a side of chubby infant. Or, if it is a smile, this young lass isn't very impressed, in fact, one might be led to believe that this little one may be contemplating just how much she would like to projectile vomit her formula all over his 'casual' business attire. Irregardless, it's quite the puffer fish impression she's mastered.

Coming around to the left...

NDP Leader Jack Layton greets a young supporter during a campaign stop in Edmonton on Wednesday, Jan. 18. (CP Photo/Andrew Vaughan; CBC News)

A freshing change and indicative of the fresh ideas that the NDP are sporting this season, a young voter displays neither a desire to upchuck or sheer boredom. Perhaps charisma isn't just for wooing Canadian women voters any more. Or, it could be that this kid has a promise of a new X-Box 360 if he pretends he enjoys it. If he is acting, this kid has a future in either Hollywood or politics.

And last, separating himself from the rest...

Bloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe speaks to a four-year-old boy during Berber New Year celebrations on Saturday, Jan. 14, in Montreal. (CP Photo/Jacques Boissinot; CBC News)

This kid might have a future as either a political pundit or a thinktank in the Bloc, because this kid is sparking quite the expression on Mr Duccepe's face. Even at such a tender age, this strapping young voter knows what he wants and has no qualms about telling an adult how to do his job. He may even have some fresh ideas, such as the four points he's telling Mr Duceppe about.