Bob "Sleeper Hold" Etheride Asks For Recount

The ballots are counted and there's less than 1% difference between Bob and Renee Ellmers. Allowing Bob to ask for a recount.

Down by some 1,500 votes, North Carolina Rep. Bob Etheridge (D) has asked for a recount in his race against Republican challenger Renee Ellmers.
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Etheridge trails by 1,489 votes, according to the North Carolina Board of Elections' latest count. The seven-term Democrat has gained some 600 votes since Election Day, according his campaign.

Obviously this begs the question: Why does Bob Etheridge hate women? A very qualified candidate beat him and he's not conceding to her?