I don't think Liteky is that limited.
Scalia wrote ""This, it is the appearance of partiality - and not actual bias -- that is the test for recusal under Section 455(a) ... The judge's actual state of mind, purity of heart, incorruptibility, or lack of partiality are not the issue."
Scalia is making part of his arguement on the basis that he recusing himself will harm the perception of the workings of the court. That should not be considered as they are expressly "not the issue."
Additionally, as pan pointed out, he has made statements already that have prepositioned him against the petitioners.
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