On CNN's "State of the Union," host and chief national correspondent John King goes outside the Beltway to report on the issues affecting communities across the country. This week, King traveled to New Hampshire, where diner patrons shared their thoughts on President Obama and the economy. The Tilt'n Diner hosted all the major presidential candidates during the primaries in 2008. TILTON, New Hampshire (CNN)  -- Kate O'Leary voted for Barack Obama and began the year full of energy. But her hope is giving way these days to a sense that some things never change. "I trust his motives," she said of President Obama. "I feel like he is an honorable guy, I am not sure if he can do it. That's the problem."
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Diner patron Kate O'Leary likes Obama, but doubts how much change he can bring
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Republican Jim Wells believes consumers need to be more confident
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Three diners says Washington is missing a spirit of cooperation, compromise
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Living beyond means has been a "reality check" for the country, Debbie Lurvey says
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Across from O'Leary sat @placeholder, who took a job at the Tilt'n Diner after losing her job in the mortgage business.
Kate O'Leary
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@placeholder and Lurvey are among those who think the economy is going to get worse before it gets better.