gov_tweets: 7702

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rowid id user created_at full_text retweet_count favorite_count State Abbreviation Governor Party Handle
7702 7701 1239021033191018497 1084817523378454529 2020-03-15T02:50:08+00:00 The crowds & lines O’Hare are unacceptable & need to be addressed immediately.@realDonaldTrump @VP since this is the only communication medium you pay attention to—you need to do something NOW.These crowds are waiting to get through customs which is under federal jurisdiction 22099 86210 Illinois IL J. B. Pritzker D GovPritzker