Also they didn't want the poor majority overruling the rich minority. They forgot what they rebelled against, when they came into power.The founding fathers did not want a democracy because democracy does not work.
Sooner or later if not treated fairly the working class always rise against the rulers. That's part of what got Trump elected. The blue collar workers couldn't stand the status quo any more and Trump was a wild card and desperate people are the most likely to take a risk.
Now the majority of the media is demonized by the ruling class and the hacks at Breitbart and Fox are being lifted up as the voices of reason.