Regardless of the press, Geary could not risk any exposure of what would be his perceived complicity in someone's death. It's risk we're discussing here. And that's just regarding elections. One must also consider the effect on his position within the Senate, his ability to co-sponsor or find co-sponsors for legislation, committee chairmanships, Also, don't forget that, as someone has already posted, he no doubt figured out just the kind of people he is dealing with.