She is referring to a gimmick her government colleagues dreamed up. Before the election, every registered voter got a plastic commemorative card in the mail. They would receive a matching card immediately after voting. Officials thought themselves optimistic in printing enough for half the expected electorate - and came up short. At one busy polling station, they had to pacify frustrated voters by taking down names and pledging to send them new cards as soon as they could be made.
Nobody can tell how much the gimmick boosted voter turnout.
But at ten cents apiece, it seemed money well spent. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you. Read our privacy guidelines .