Here’s an update on the Alaska House GOP primary — the race in which Rep. Don “Bridge to Nowhere” Young and his challenger, Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, were separated by 151 votes on Election Day returns. Thousands of absentee ballots remain to be counted.

Two quick thoughts:

1. If the Palin phenomenon had occurred just a little bit sooner — i.e., in time for Alaska Republicans to soak it in — Young would be toast.

2. I wonder if Parnell secretly hopes that Palin and Young both win — so that he can step in as governor.