Indeed, Bradley's supposed liberalism is seen by some on the Democratic left as a way to breathe new life into the party.
Surprisingly though, liberals haven't flocked to his campaign.
According to David Gergen, a former counselor to President Clinton and now a professor at the Kennedy School of Government, Bradley's support in New Hampshire comes not from the party's liberal base, but from independents.
Unlike most other states, New Hampshire allows voters not affiliated with political parties to vote in the primaries. Bradley has gained the endorsement of these voters--many of whom could easily vote for an unusual Republican candidate like Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) as well, Miringhoff says.
Traditionally liberal constituencies such as teachers' unions, labor unions and members of minority groups still prefer Gore in the Granite State.
"New Hampshire is the most tangible manifestation that Bradley can be much more complex that any of us thought," Gergen says.
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