Jefferson wasn’t exactly a good alternative to Hamilton either, given his endorsement of the French Revolution.
I have no problem with his endorsement of the French Revolution...it’s a shame that the French mishandled their opportunity, but Jefferson was consistent in his desire for a non monarchical government of, by and for the people. He actually had some part in encouraging the French Revolution while minister to France, he returned to the U.S. right at the beginning of the French Revolution.