gov_tweets: 32781

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rowid id user created_at full_text retweet_count favorite_count State Abbreviation Governor Party Handle
32781 32780 1329499704292384768 1070083706822438912 2020-11-19T19:00:05+00:00 "A lot of them regret not doing the proper things that we've all been asked to do, not having parties and getting together and stuff."Don't risk that regret. Keep New Mexico's health care workers safe – stay home and slow the spread.https://www.kob.com/new-mexico-news/unmh-nurse-says-a-lot-of-covid-patients-regret-not-taking-virus-seriously/5928528/ 24 99 New Mexico NM Michelle Lujan Grishom D GovMLG