It ' s called a loophole . This could technically be done every election and wrench the people ' s elected president from them . Hillary could receive all 539 votes and 90 % of the popular and this could happen . Why not make your peace with the results , which are valid and which are fair , and work within the framework of reality by doing the same thing all opposition parties do instead of plotting and scheming to steal an election ? <| sep |> She ' s up to 7 mil now . The costs associated with recounts are a function of state law . Attorney ' s fees are likely to be another $ 23 million , then there are the costs of the statewide recount observers in all three states . The total cost is likely to be $ 67 million . <| sep |> That was a pretty respectful response . And it explained why you are getting shit for posting here .