That’s what I’ve been suspecting too. Two, three, even four of the Justices might see the merit of the eligibility cases but the rest are hardheadedly against hearing them. So what can the conservatives do if they feel that way?
There are some on FR who are thinking (hoping!) that possibly SCOTUS is waiting for the right case, and maybe the right time. In a month or two when even more of 0’s shine has dulled (looking more like s**t and less like shinola), and 0bama has been nastier to reporters, more Globe issues have raised doubts, and so on - it might be easier to render a decision against him.
No evidence that I’ve seen, just informed speculation no doubt colored by hopes.