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Quinn Calls On Smith's Resignation After Indictment

Governor Pat Quinn is again calling for state Representative Derrick Smith to resign.

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Governor Pat Quinn says whehter Smith should be on the November ballot.

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Smith was indicted yesterday on federal bribery charges.  He's accused of accepting seven-thousand dollars from a confidential informant last month.  Smith has declared his innocence but is being pressured by the state Democratic party to resign so they can pick a replacement.

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