The Democratic National Committee, which took over the @BarackObama Twitter handle after President Obama’s inauguration, tweeted their congratulations on the Senate health care bill today.
Congratulations @SenChrisDodd, @SenatorReid and Sen. Baucus for your hard work towards health reform with a public option.
The account has more than 2.5 million followers.
Obama released his own statement today through White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, also congratulating the three senators and saying Obama is “pleased” with the Senate’s progress.