The American electoral system is slanted towards an effective duopoly dictatorship with FPTP. Even the most brilliant political analyst will vote against their favourite candidate in favour of one the lesser of two evils that are likely to win. The only way for that favourite candidate to win is to get as much popularity possible. But with many candidates, it's really difficult. Unless, they have a huge amount of money and influence.

With bi-partisan decisions such as more security over movement and Internet, American voters have no other choice.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duverger%27s_law

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiHuiDD_oTk Is your Cat confused about the referendum on the alternative vote on the 5th May?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y3jE3B8HsE&feature=rela... The Alternative Vote Explained