Erection ’08 Coverage: Obama’s Never Gonna Give You Up

With passions running high, election seasons are usually pretty dismal. But every now and then, something surprising happens that shakes things up, brings a smile to your face, and is maybe even a little gay. Above, democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama makes a surprise video appearance during Republican nominee John McCain’s speech singing all the lyrics to Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up. Mr. McCain doesn’t seem too pleased. If only he’d cut loose and try dancing himself, he might succumb to Mr. Obama’s sweet pledge of love.