jobless, the american people seem to believe he and the rest of the government are the biggest problems they face. a new gallup poll finds 21% feel that way. the economy in general, 18%. unemployment, 16%. this comes as the president plays catch-up in the promise department. here's ed henry. >> it's good to be back in north carolina. >> less than two weeks before he delivers this year's state of the union, president obama is racing to follow through on last year's state of the union promises. >> this has to be a year of action. >> a few days ago, he fleshed out the so-called promise zones he unveiled last february, while today he was in north carolina promoting a manufacturing initiative also announced in last year's address. >> i hope you'll focus on actually getting the job done instead of just providing another distraction. another distraction from the pain of obamacare. and the obama economy. >> at nc state, the president played the slow uptake as a sign of careful consideration.