Wasserman Schultz elected chairwoman of the DNC

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have elected Florida congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz as the new chair of the Democratic National Committee.

President Barack Obama picked the four-term lawmaker from South Florida last month to succeed former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, who is seeking a Senate seat in his home state.

The full DNC unanimously ratified Wasserman Schultz's selection on …