I agree instant runoff would be better. But the idea the US system wasn't designed to be democratic is a pretty gross exaggeration. You can't win without vote

I agree instant runoff would be better. But the idea the US system wasn't designed to be democratic is a pretty gross exaggeration. You can't win without votes from "the peasants" no matter how much you spend to convince them. Otherwise Jeb Bush would be president-elect today.