gov_tweets: 106671

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rowid id user created_at full_text retweet_count favorite_count State Abbreviation Governor Party Handle
106671 106670 1208485339557314560 607332953 2019-12-21T20:32:12+00:00 I am excited beyond belief that they will soon be able to join our talented workforce and I’m also thrilled that their success will serve as an inspiration for other West Virginians to be the next to take advantage of this incredible opportunity for personal betterment. 1 9 West Virginia WV Jim Justice R WVGovernor