Sarah Palin Endorses McMorris-Rodgers

Former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin endorsed Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ re-election bid Thursday. McMorris Rodgers, a Republican seeking her fourth term in a primary that includes four Democrats and a Constitutional Party challenger, was listed as one of Palin’s “mama grizzlies” in an online endorsement. The two have similar views on fiscal and social issues, and McMorris Rodgers was a strong supporter when Palin was named to John McCain’s presidential ticket in 2008. They have one other bond Palin mentions – both have a child with Down syndrome. Palin previously endorsed Republican Clint Didier in Washington’s U.S. Senate race over GOP establishment favorite Dino Rossi/ Spokesman-Review .

Question: How important is Sarah Palin’s endorsement for a Republican candidate?