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 . Melissa Bacon , 24 , of Sacramento , California , cast her ballot partly for the thrill of the experience , she said . CNN Majority Leader Sharron Angle defeats Republicans Harry Reid in Nevada . President Sharron Angle calls House Minority Leader John Boehner to congratulate 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 . CNN Majority Leader Sharron Angle defeats Republicans Harry Reid in Nevada . President Sharron Angle calls House Minority Leader John Boehner to congratulate him .