I think you give too much credit to the SCOTUS.
They have proved in the past that they are a very political body (hence Roe v. Wade) and that the rule of law is not always their highest motivation.
I also think they are deferring this “hot potato” to the US Congress who has to approve the candidate elected by the Electoral College. They can then claim that the will of the people has been accomplished (who cares about the US Constitution?).
Well, I still think the Supreme Court knows better how to handle this than those who think the best course is for the cities to burn!! How about we take a breath here and calm down a little. Maybe Obama really IS a citizen of the US? Huh? What about that? Maybe we’ll be ok after all?