Republican supporters respond to Boehner’s speech at the Dallas Republican’s watch party for the midterm elections on Nov. 2. (ELIZABETH GALANTE/The Daily Campus)

Over 300 citizens and candidates gathered on the second floor of Hotel Palomar last night to watch the midterm election results, which concluded in a major lead by Republicans.

The atmosphere of the evening started with a relaxed tone and heightened throughout the night sparking energy and joy.

Tom Leppert, mayor of Dallas since June 2007, was in attendance and felt the excitement of the Republican Party.

“Everyone is really positive this evening,” Leppert said.

As the results started to roll in, Republicans felt citizens were making their point to Congress.

“There’s a clear message to the president that the American public wants to be listened to,” Kenneth Sheets, newly elected state representative, said.

U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson, serving the 3rd district of Dallas, agreed with Sheets.

“A revolution is brewing,” Johnson said. “I hope it continues through 2012, so we can capture the White House”

Others had a different way of putting it.

 “We think we did a hell of a job,” Joe Driver, Texas House Rep. for District 113, said.

 “They came at us with a lot of money and lies, and we told them to take it back to Washington D.C.. Don’t mess with Texas.”

Although a number of candidates were present, both Dan Branch and Pete Sessions were absent.

As supporters began to trickle out, an announcement was made that the results for District Attorney were too close to call.

“I’ll tell you what,” Clancy, the Republican candidate, said. “I could not be more proud than I am now. A campaign is a rollercoaster ride…but I’m not prepared to concede tonight.”

At press time, the results for District Attorney had not yet been announced.