Interesting Arkansas Law...

I found a very interesting law in the Code of Arkansas, and wanted to ask the Democratic Party Secretary about it. Here's the email I sent:

Ms. Binns,

According to 7-7-301.Party pledges and party filing fees of the Arkansas Code,
"(b)(1)Before the name of any person shall appear on the primary ballot of a political party as a candidate for any local, state, or federal office, the secretary of the county committee or the secretary of the state committee, as the case may be, of the political party must make an affirmative determination that the person complies with the eligibility requirements of the office."

As you know, the qualification requirements for the office of President are set out in Article II, Section I of the United States Constitution. In addition to these requirements, the Democratic Party has additional requirements that must be met by the candidate (2008 Delegate Selection Plan).

At this time, I am requesting that you provide me with a short description of the steps you took as you made an "affirmative determination" that Barack Obama and John McCain comply with the eligibility requirements of the office of President of the United States. I am also requesting a list and copies of any and all documents you reviewed as part of your process for determining that the candidates were eligible.

I thank you for your cooperation in this matter, as well as for your time and attention.

Sincerely,
Your Fellow Citizen,
Justin