An election was held. People were involved. Winners were selected. Results were announced. End of story. No matter if the results actually reflected the will of the voters. The proper forms were followed, the proper steps taken, the results certified by the proper authorities. No matter if the outcome was determined by votes submitted by people who were not legitimately entitled to vote, or worse, were introduced into the system by organizations dumping manufactured ballots into the stream. Only the fact that the results were obtained by an election matter. Not the legitimacy of the election, or the validity of the results--only the process itself.