At a bowling alley in Raymond, voters expressed disillusion with both the Republicans and Democrats.

"I want politicians to keep their promises--which they're not doing. All politicians have a negative image anyway," said Gela Howard, between frames.

But voters who gathered at Alexander's rally later Sunday afternoon at the Pinkerton Academy in Derry, N.H., did not not share Howard's lack of political enthusiasm.

Approximately 300 people wearing the red flannel shirt that has become a symbol of the Alexander campaign waited to see the candidate in the auditorium of Pinkerton Academy.

"He's the only candidate that can bring this country into the next century. He represents the average American," said Maura Weston, a Derry resident.

Before Alexander came to address the crowd, Sen. Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.) defended Alexander against charges made by fellow candidate Dole that Alexander's record is "too liberal."

Recounting Alexander's record on crime and taxes, Thompson reassured the crowd that the former Tennessee governor would represent conservative views if elected president.

Presenting himself as the only candidate who had a clear plan for America's future, Alexander said at the rally that Dole lacks a vision for America, while Clinton is guilty of faking a vision.

"We have a Democratic president who's faking a vision, and [Dole] is too decent to fake a vision he doesn't have," said Alexander.

Alexander's own vision includes less federal involvement and more individual responsibility.

His message seems to be gaining poularity with New Hampshire voters, where he now poses a serious threat to Dole and Buchanan.

"I think it's a three-way dead heat--Dole, Buchanan, Alexander," Tim Russert, the moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press" told The Crimson.