Now Dem Leaders Want Derrick Smith Out

" Just one day prior, these guys were supporting the candidacy of Representative Derrick Smith who was arrested on bribery charges by federal officials.

Smith (D-10th) handily won his primary battle against Tom Swiss, and essentially retained the state house seat he was appointed to by Secretary of State Jesse White.

The rally cry was, elect Smith despite his arrest because he's better than Swiss.

But now, just hours after he won election, White, Gov. Pat Quinn and other Democrats are calling for Smith to step down.

“I am calling on Derrick Smith to resign from his position as state representative of the 10th District," said a statement from White. "The allegations in the charge against him convey unacceptable conduct, making it extremely difficult to represent the citizens of the district. The public would be much better served if Derrick were to step down.”

Furthermore, a special committee of the Illinois House will conduct an investigation into the allegations against Smith. "

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