I think elections in any part of the world will never be ideal, and that's the point. Sure, what he did is an insult to anonimity in votings, but what he did isn't unrealistic. All candidates themselves pull off moves that might look questionable, and voters naturally have the inclination and the rights to do the same. It's very manga-like to give spotlight to the MC, but it's not groundless fantasy at the very least.