@IsailedawayfromFR
I see your point. This one would end up before the Supreme Court for sure. An examination of intent would likely be the deciding factor. Was the intent to place a limit on how many terms one could serve?
Both Wilson and Truman set out running for a third term, but withdrew when it was clear they would not win their party's nomination. But both also predated the 22nd Amendment's restrictions.
The Dems want to win at all costs, and Barak being on the ticket is the surest way they can try to get that win, regardless of who is at the top of the ticket. And it is the way the Dems can attempt to preserve the down-ballot election seats as well.
Right now with such a weak bench strength, the Dems are facing losing the Presidency, both houses of Congress, and even more Supreme Court justices appointed by Republicans.
As far as the Dems think, Barak is the healing power to help all America overcome the problems that currently exist, and the current problem with the blacks abandoning the Dems will melt away as they regroup under him.