Romney, Jindal to speak on VP night at convention

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will address the Republican National Convention on the night Sen. John McCain’s (Ariz.) running mate is slated to speak.

The GOP on Wednesday released details about when some of its top speakers will address the convention.

{mosads}President Bush and his wife, Laura, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.), Vice President Cheney and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger are expected to speak on the first night of the convention. They are expected to highlight the Arizona senator’s service to his country.

“Our convention will showcase a cross-section of leaders who will highlight John McCain’s long commitment to putting our country first — before self-interest or politics,” said McCain spokeswoman Jill Hazelbaker. “The speakers will address John McCain’s unmatched record of service and sacrifice for America, and his vision for moving our nation forward to keep us safe and get our economy back on track.”

On the second night of the convention, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani will address the convention, reportedly as keynote speaker. Among the GOP heavyweights joining him on Tuesday evening will be former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

On Wednesday, the night on which the vice presidential nominee is expected to speak, Romney and Jindal will lead the lineup.

They will be joined by Cindy McCain, former eBay CEO Meg Whitman and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina.

On Thursday night, when McCain will accept the nomination, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Florida Gov. Charlie Crist are also slated to speak.