A SURE BET 

By Neal Boortz

We are just five days away from the election, but the bookies are already paying off their bettors ... Ireland's largest bookie said it has already paid off all bettors who wagered the GOP would capture the House of Representatives.  Keep in mind that there are still a lot of close races out there and your vote could make the difference.  Just because the GOP is sliding into home plate doesn't mean that you shouldn't show up for the game.  There's always the chance of a late rally by the big-government crowd ... so stay on the field.  Don't you just love these baseball methapors.