An energized conservative electorate helps Republicans to historic gain in midterms . Republicans nab at least 60 more House seats , based on CNN analysis of exit poll data . Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid defeats Republican Sharron Johnson in Nevada . President Obama calls House Majority Leader John Boehner to replace him .
An energized conservative electorate helps Republicans to historic gain in midterms . Republicans nab at least 60 more House seats , based on CNN analysis of exit poll data . Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid defeats Republican Sharron Angle in Nevada . President Obama calls House Minority Leader John Boehner to congratulate him .