I bet if it were proven—Watergate style—that he was not born here there would be a different tune. I know plenty of so called “conservative” Democrats that would turn if the above were proven.
However, the born-to-two-citizen requirement, I have to agree with you. They will never see it that way.
That is likely true. Misunderstanding of the 14th amendment is deeply ingrained into the population now. Therefore it is our job to educate the populace. Likely as not we will collapse as a nation before that opportunity is realized.