It was originally reported that the Decemberists were going to go the current events route and play "Valerie Plame" for their Election Day-eve spot on Conan. Instead, they offered up a tiny Obama button and Always The Bridesmaid Vol. 2 A-side "Days Of Elaine." Guess they didn't want to offend O'Brien with "O New England"'s conflicted view of Boston. More ...