I don't see a problem. It was set up within the character's personalities.
Spoiler:They were power hungry. Once they had all the power and the game became about launching Claire and re-election to sustain their place as well as building a legacy to justify their gains plus using the power as is mandated, they floundered. I liked it.
The even floundered internally. Power is seductive. Once you have it... maybe it's like how they say never meet your Heroes.