Show of hands --- how many expected the Clinton campaign to turn election 2016 into another great recount? I was sure this is where it was headed when Podesta took the podium and stated "count every vote", that some states "were too close to call", and everyone should go home they'll have "more to say tomorrow".
But Hillary conceded. And she did so with Obama's advice and consent. It struck me then and long after how damn odd this was.
I now understand. The safety net was already in play.