Talk About It: Endorsement Impact?

Recently, John Tierney was His opponent Richard Tisei was

Tierney is also and Tisei is endorsed by former and

Tisei, a Republican from Wakefield, is challenging U.S. Rep. John Tierney, D-Salem, for seat in Congress from the Sixth Congressional District, which includes Hamilton and Wenham.

Both candidates are likely to gather several more high-profile endorsements. As are the candidates for state representative, state senator and U.S. Senate. What we want to know is: Does that matter?

In 2012, with social media spreading campaign messages to millions every day and people's disengagement with traditional politics, does an endorsement of a candidate impact your vote? And do you think endorsements impact elections the way they used to?

Comment and join the discussion. And as always, please be civil.