Showtime at the Pepsi Center - Democratic Convention

In a conference call with reporters, Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, Co-Chair of the 2008 Democratic National Convention, previewed the nightly themes for what she promised will be "an exciting and innovative convention, one like we've never seen before in America."

Sebelius said:

From Monday through Thursday, our convention program will highlight the people of this country who want positive change and who believe Barack Obama is the leader who will listen to their concerns and get our country moving in the right direction again.

The nightly gathering of delegates, elected officials, speakers and just plain folks will "focus on discussions that matter to Americans as they sit around their kitchen table." The discussion will be highlighted by that evening's keynote speaker.

Monday: One Nation
Michelle Obama will be the headline speaker. She will lead the discussion on America at a crossroads and tell Barack Obama's story, the story of "a new leader who is ready to serve America."

Tuesday: Renewing America's Promise
Sen. Hillary Clinton will be the headline speaker. Clinton's speech will focus on rebuilding the middle class, and the economic challenges and issues that are important to Americans who are losing their jobs and their homes, and struggling with the cost of college and health care.

Wednesday: Securing America's Future
The headline speaker will be Obama's vice presidential nominee who will be announced before the convention. The discussion will focus on the contributions and services of veterans, and a "smart, new foreign policy that will make us secure at home and move past divisiveness."

Thursday: Change You Can Believe In
The show will move to Invesco Field at Mile High, where Barack Obama will give his acceptance speech before more than 75,000 people.

Sebelius deferred questions about Obama's VP pick to the campaign. Still, she offered:

I made it clear that I would be enthusiastic about doing anything I can to help Obama be elected President of the United States. We need a leader like him to take over the helm of this country and bring about the change that's desperately needed.

It was also made clear that Hillary's Tuesday night speech does not necessarily take her out of the veepstakes. Anita Dunn, a senior adviser to the Obama campaign, said:

Every potential VP choice has a speaker's slot. Nothing should be read into themes, issues or ideas. There is an array of talent out there.

Obama will announce his running mate via text message and email. To be "the first to know," text VP to 62262 or sign up here.

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