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Both Republicans and Democrats offered their well-wishes to newly-appointed Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) via Twitter Tuesday night, after she was appointed to the position by President Obama.

The Florida congresswoman will fill the spot vacated by former Gov. Tim Kaine, who announced his candidacy for retiring Sen. Jim Webb's (D-Va.) Senate seat earlier that day.

Her soon-to-be Republican counterpart, Reince Priebus, was among the first to offer congratulations.

“@DWStweets Congrats on your new post - look forward to a spirited cycle as we discuss the best way to put Americans back to work,” Priebus tweeted.

Wasserman Schultz responded, “Thanks so much! Look forward to engaging you as we seek to win the future!”

Some of Wasserman Schultz’s colleagues on Capitol Hill also offered their congratulations.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.):

Congratulations to my friend Debbie Wasserman Schultz (@DWSTweets) on being named Chair of the #DNC. A great pick! @TheDemocrats

Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.):

Hail Debbie Wasserman Schultz, new Dem Nat'l Committee Chair! @DWSTweets a great leader, & 1st woman to lead world's oldest political party!

Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.):

Congrats! RT @DWStweets: Honored and humbled to be the President's choice to Chair the DNC. So excited to continue our work to create jobs.

Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.), head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee:

On behalf of the @DCCC, I congratulate @DWStweets on being appointed as the Chair of @TheDemocrats http://dems.me/gBxnCu

Hari Sevugan, national press secretary and head of rapid response at the DNC:

Excited to have @DWStweets as my new boss. Great profile of her here:http://bit.ly/hXizEI

Doug Heye, the former communications director for the RNC, tweeted:

Have to say, @DWStweets is a strong choice for DNC chair. Thought at the time House Dems made a mistake omitting her from leadership

Jeremy Bird, Obama for America’s national field director, also approved of his boss’ choice for the chairmanship.

Huge congratulations to @DWStweets. She's a wicked smart, kind woman who will be a great DNC chair. Great pick, @BarackObama