The Mass House of Representatives voted 119-36 to back a bill that would commit Massachusetts electors to cast their ballots for the Presidential candidate that won the most popular votes. This legislation would only take effect if enough other states joined this effort to reach the electoral college majority of 270 votes. The bill, an undisguised effort to subvert the electoral college, would have required Massachusetts electors in the last Presidential election to cast their ballots for George W. Bush despite John Kerry winning this state. An interesting concept that not only tries to get around the electoral college system, but also tries to get around the constitutional amendment process. Certainly the spectre of the Gore debacle of 2000 must weigh heavily on the minds of legislators, but I question whether this approach can work or should work. I believe that local Rep. Linda Campbell voted against this proposal. Governor Patrick has not said whether he would sign the bill if it reaches his desk.