Here is the line.
If he asked these subordinates to be surrogates, he needs to go.
If he discussed surrogacy in general terms, that is acceptable.
So, it is a question of fact. Did he or did he not ask the women to be surrogates?
The staffer who says it was discussed in general terms contradicts other information and may not be privy to private discussions.
Just because this factoid is favorable does not mean it should be accepted at face value. Given that Franks resigned, I suspect it was more than a general conversation.
“Another former staffer with knowledge of the situation interviewed on Carlson said she thought it was odd but did not think it was anywhere near “harassment.” She thought he should not have resigned. She said Franks and his wife were having problems having kids and she thought he only discussed the possibility of surrogacy in general terms, did not specifically ask them to do it.”
I can’t help but think there has to be more to it than this. Has anyone else noticed the strange resignations of several “so called” conservatives? I was amazed when Jason Chaffetz abruptly resigned. I was surprised when Jeff Flake announced he isn’t running for re-election. Glad he isn’t but just surprised that he announced he is quitting so soon.