DENVER, Colo. - A Colorado Department of Transportation employee could face discipline for forwarding an email with a photo depicting President Barack Obama shining the shoes of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
The 73-year-old woman, whose name was not released, forwarded the email to at least four co-workers, among other people, on Dec. 22 using her state email account. At least one recipient complained.
The person who originally sent the e-mail, who isn't a state employee, wrote "It appears he (Obama) has found his niche."
The photo is altered with the images of Obama and Palin. The original photo shows a man shining shining the shoes of a woman. It was taken by Ted Szukalski.
CDOT spokeswoman Mindy Crane says the worker could face discipline ranging from a written reprimand to suspension. Employment rules require that she meet with personnel officials first and have a chance to respond in writing.
That meeting is scheduled for next week.
The 73-year-old woman, whose name was not released, forwarded the email to at least four co-workers, among other people, on Dec. 22 using her state email account. At least one recipient complained.
The person who originally sent the e-mail, who isn't a state employee, wrote "It appears he (Obama) has found his niche."
The photo is altered with the images of Obama and Palin. The original photo shows a man shining shining the shoes of a woman. It was taken by Ted Szukalski.
CDOT spokeswoman Mindy Crane says the worker could face discipline ranging from a written reprimand to suspension. Employment rules require that she meet with personnel officials first and have a chance to respond in writing.
That meeting is scheduled for next week.
