That is what I suspect could happen. Emperor Barky send word to Hillary Rotten Criminal that in exchange for her withdrawing for “health reasons”, he will guarantee her an unconditional pardon issued on the morning of January 20, 2017.
Of course if Stand Up Joe and Fauxahontas end up screwing the pooch, all bets are off so far as any pardon goes.
An unconditional pardon for what exactly?
You see, that may be the trouble. Accepting a pardon is a tacit admission of guilt by Hillary. Of course she'd accept it to avoid a trial and possible jail time if convicted. The "MSM" would howl about her innocence. But back in the minds of the American people she would be seen as guilty as the day is long. Ruination for her.