Racist jokes about Barack Obama have been circulating throughout the Alaskan government. The jokes have come in the form of emails circulated among state workers.

For example, one the emails asked what was the outcome of the Presidential election. The answer: “Another black family living in government housing.”

Governor Sarah Palin’s office has been alerted about the emails, but issued no comment. Administration Commissioner Annette Kreitzer did say that if any state workers were identified, they would face discipline.