Why did Federalist Alexander Hamilton support Jefferson over Aaron Burr as the presidential election of 1800 played out in the House of Representatives?

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Hamilton believed that Burr would be more dangerous to the presidency. Hamilton viewed Burr as ambitious and untrustworthy, while he saw Jefferson as someone with political principles who could be reasoned with. In a letter to fellow Federalist Rufus King, Hamilton wrote, "If we must have an enemy at the head of Government, let it be one whom we can oppose, and for whom we are not responsible, who will not involve our party in the disgrace of his foolish and bad measures."

Why Did Federalist Alexander Hamilton Support Jefferson Over Aaron Burr