I can tell you in four years, you didn't see our administration leaking like a sieve.

You didn't see a lot of drama or palace intrigue.

What you saw was surgical, precision, execution day after day after day.

Ron DeSantis taking a not-so-subtle jab at former President Donald Trump.

The Florida governor's book tour is bringing more attention to the 2024 GOP presidential race,

even though he's not yet officially a candidate.

Also ahead, the latest on the kidnapping of four Americans in Mexico,

and why officials think the group was ambushed

right after crossing the border. Plus, we'll have expert analysis on the major fight happening

right now in Ukraine as both sides battle over the city of Bakrump. Good morning and welcome to way too early on this Tuesday, March 7th.

I'm John Philomere, and thanks for starting your day with us.

We'll begin here as election deniers are claiming victory this morning,

after three more Republican-led states announced that they're pulling out of a national

bipartisan program that helps protect against voter fraud.

Election officials in Florida, Missouri, and West Virginia informed the electronic

registration information center, known as Eric, that they are with Florida, Missouri, and West Virginia informed the Electronic Registration Information Center,

known as Eric, that they are withdrawing from the group, which is voluntary.

Eric is a little-known data-sharing consortium of more than 30 states that has helped keep

voter rolls updated and free of opportunities for fraud.

The organization requires member states to share data with one another from their voter registration roles and motor vehicle records.

And its reports help states to identify and prosecute people who vote in multiple state.

Right-wing critics have stepped up their attacks against Eric,

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