Hillary's dream scenario would have been in 2004 had no Democrat garnered enough delegates. No bad soundbites by rivals, no money spent, and a very short campaign after being named at the convention.
I agree with you. I thought all along that she was keeping her options open to be the savior who rode in on the white charger. Fortunately, she was not given that opportunity. I'm not sure that the Clintons fully understand that members of their party are looking out for their own individual interests and not the Clintons' interests. IOW, they're not going to roll over for them.