Well, if they are going against the legitimating power of the people, isn't it bloodless and unworkable to insist on "rules" against people who can break them at will (and have the loyalty of the army and police)?
You have to insist on a more fundamental source of legitimacy, economic power, and wield a threat that cannot be easily defeated.
Remember: these presidents are elected by about a quarter of the country if that, and the most recent election had a fall in turnout. Even if you base your entire theory of legitimacy in election results, the legitimacy of U.S. elections is looking worse and worse every season. The opposition didn't even have a primary lol
You have to insist on a more fundamental source of legitimacy, economic power, and wield a threat that cannot be easily defeated.
Remember: these presidents are elected by about a quarter of the country if that, and the most recent election had a fall in turnout. Even if you base your entire theory of legitimacy in election results, the legitimacy of U.S. elections is looking worse and worse every season. The opposition didn't even have a primary lol