Ron Paul- it's all about protecting my seniority, suckers.

Alaska congressman Don Young, in a tight race over corruption in his party and his addiction to pork, has some good news:

Former presidential candidate Ron Paul endorsed his Congressional colleague despite their differing views on federal earmarking.

Young has taken heat for supporting the oft-parodied “Bridge to Nowhere,” a $223 million earmark to connect the town of Ketchikan, Alaska with a small island where 50 people reside and which houses the local airport.

"Ron Paul is a good friend and colleague. I admire his passion and commitment to less government and greater personal freedom," said Young in a statement.