A lot of gays (myself included) who were JWs tried for years to be straight. Yes, you can father children because the imagination and fantasy can be potent things. It does NOT necessarily mean that you can be "turned on" enough by a woman to father children. On the other hand, it was easier for us women because it doesn't take as much effort on our part. The religion and all its fears and phobias made us loathe and detest who we really were to such a degree that many of us hid it even from ourselves. I divided that part of my brain off and built a big brick wall. I was not a nice person. I was rude, I was impatient, I was angry deep inside. And I can tell you that my self esteem is down the toilet to this day.
So, yes, I have a lot of admiration for the man on his coming out. It was not an easy thing to do. Like others, I don't believe that the infidelity means he cannot do his job. What does concern me is his giving this job to the guy. I too heard there was some attempt at blackmail. As for waiting until November to leave, yes its a political move, and I'm not surprised by it. I doubt the Republicans would have handled it any different.
Sherry