Republicans plan 'Country First' convention

The Republican National Committee just unveiled the themes and an initial speakers lineup for the party's convention in St. Paul.

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani will deliver the keynote address on the convention's second night, Sept. 2. The speakers include several people believed to be on John McCain's short list for vice president.

The overall theme -- "Country First" -- echoes that of McCain, who will formally accept the nomination on Sept. 4.

On the first night, the theme will be service and the speakers include: President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut, and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California.

The second night moves to "reform" and those addressing the convention include former Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas, former Governor Tom Ridge of Pennsylvania, Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska, Governor Jon Huntsman of Utah, and former Senator Fred Thompson of Tennessee.

The third night's theme is "prosperity" and besides the vice presidential pick, speakers include: McCain's wife Cindy, former Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts, Senator Norm Coleman of Minnesota, McCain campaign co-chairwoman and former eBay CEO Meg Whitman, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, and Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana.

The final night's theme is peace and besides McCain's acceptance address, speeches will come from Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota, Governor Charlie Crist of Florida, Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas, and Senator Mel Martinez of Florida.