gov_tweets: 180

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rowid id user created_at full_text retweet_count favorite_count State Abbreviation Governor Party Handle
180 179 1351321424573689857 234896532 2021-01-19T00:11:48+00:00 Today, we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrate his incredible life and legacy while recognizing we have much work to do. Today and every day we must renew our commitment to delivering on the promise of equity, justice, and fairness in our state and country. https://twitter.com/GovEvers/status/1351321424573689857/photo/1 7 94 Wisconsin WI Tony Evers D GovEvers