gov_tweets: 18085

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rowid id user created_at full_text retweet_count favorite_count State Abbreviation Governor Party Handle
18085 18084 1356762331259240448 19668491 2021-02-03T00:32:01+00:00 I know I speak for every elected leader throughout the state when I say we all owe the people of Alabama a debt of gratitude for your willingness to work with us as we have navigated one of the most challenging years in our state’s history. #alpolitics https://twitter.com/GovernorKayIvey/status/1356762331259240448/photo/1 1 2 Alabama AL Kay Ivey R GovernorKayIvey