*** UPDATE *** NBC/NJ's Matthew E. Berger has more: Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius today unveiled the themes for the four days of the Democratic National Convention, saying the four-day event in Denver will allow new people to participate through virtual town hall meetings. We have plans not only to include voices not only from across American but people from across America who have never had the opportunity to participate before, Sebelius said.
Citizens will be able to ask questions online or through open calls at eight swing-state cities that will be answered live at the convention.
On Monday night, the convention will kick off showcasing Obama as a new leader ready to serve as president of the United States," Sebelius said. Michelle Obama was previously announced as the keynote speaker that night.
The focus will shift to economic challenges on Tuesday night, with Hillary Clinton as the keynote speaker. Media reports have suggested she will be introduced by her daughter, Chelsea.
Wednesday night will center around the contributions of veterans and foreign policy issues, raising the prospect that Obamas vice presidential nominee will have a foreign policy background. Obama campaign adviser Anita Dunn said anyone who Sen. Obama picks as vice president will be more than prepared to address those issues.
Obama will officially accept the nomination at Invesco Field at Mile High on Thursday night.
Convention officials are expected to announce more details throughout the week, including when former President Bill Clinton will speak.
Dunn also confirmed that neither John Edwards nor his wife Elizabeth will address delegates in Denver.
