So that "compromise" voter ID legislation? It's not something its author is going to go to the mat for.
[Rep. Todd] Smith said he is prepared to fight for his plan but added that if the choice is between an Indiana-style photo ID bill or nothing at all, he would vote for a photo ID bill."The reason I take that position," he said, "is it's very clear that my constituents want something done on the security side of elections."