Why would Mark C want to shoot himself in the foot? The important thing right now is to kiss asses and get in the door and get his position first! ...C'mon people. what are you thinking? Do you expect himself to scream out during the confirmation, "Free GSE you assh'le !" He is doing exactly what he needs to do to get in the door!
Cal probably acknowledged that tres, pres, and ott are working on something . He said that he decided to remove himself from it since the hearing was coming up. Now he has plausible deniability. He does not have to answer questions about the plan. Pretty smart. Go FnF!
His views have been expressed many times prior to nomination. Plans can be derived from previous conversations whether he was directly involved or not in the final plan.....