Oye Owolewa, the shadow representative of the House of Representatives from the District of Columbia, was hospitalized after a severe car accident. “DC’s representative Oye Owolewa was involved in a major vehicular collision resulting in his loss of consciousness. The incident occurred on 2600 Alabama Ave SE at approximately 5:30 pm. Rep Oye has since been transported to United Medical Center where he is currently in stable condition. We appreciate all well wishes and seek privacy at this time,” a statement from Owolewa’s office read. Rep Oye was recently involved in a major car accident. He’s in stable condition and appreciates the well wishes. pic.twitter.com/LmXVgq4Xbo — Rep. Dr Oye Owolewa (@repoyedc) October 4, 2024 Owolewa was elected as a D.C. shadow representative in 2020. “As a shadow congressperson, Owolewa is tasked with lobbying for D.C. statehood; the unpaid position was authorized by D.C. voters in 1982, but was never approved by Congress,” Wikipedia writes. “Although mistakenly described in Nigerian media as the first Nigerian American to be elected to the U.S. Congress, Owolewa is not a member of Congress,” it added. DC Shadow Congressman Oye Owolewa is recovering in the hospital after being injured in a major car crash on Alabama Avenue SE. https://t.co/mqD6Nug547 — FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) October 5, 2024 FOX 5 DC reports: Following the crash, Owolewa briefly lost consciousness and was rushed to United Medical Center. His office reports that he is now in stable condition. At this time, further details about the cause of the crash are unavailable. Owolewa’s office is requesting privacy as he recovers. WATCH:

Elon Musk’s America PAC is offering $47 for every registered voter who refers other registered voters to sign a petition supporting the First and Second Amendment. Sign our petition in defense of YOUR Constitutional rights to Free Speech & Bear Arms! Goal is to get 1M voters in swing states to sign this petition. For each registered swing state voter you refer that signs the petition, you get $47!https://t.co/PgHAgrmrv8 — America (@america) October 6, 2024 “The First and Second Amendments guarantee freedom of speech and the right to bear arms. By signing below, I am pledging my support for the First and Second Amendments,” the petition reads. “In appreciation for your support, you will receive $47 for each registered voter you refer that signs this petition,” it continues. “Our goal is to get 1 million registered voters in swing states to sign in support of the Constitution, especially freedom of speech and the right to bear arms. This program is exclusively open to registered voters in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin and North Carolina. Expires October 21,” it adds. “For every person you refer who is a swing state voter, you get $47! Easy money,” Elon Musk said. For every person you refer who is a swing state voter, you get $47! Easy money. https://t.co/5jCNuXIaui — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 7, 2024 “Elon Musk is trying to boost the number of swing-state voters by paying people to sign a petition saying they will support free speech and the Second Amendment,” Washington Examiner writes. From The Economic Times: Federal law prohibits payment for registering to vote or voting in federal elections. However, it does allow financial incentives for petition signing. “Oh my gosh. This could fund staffers across Pennsylvania to register even more voters,” Scott Presler wrote. Oh my gosh. This could fund staffers across Pennsylvania to register even more voters. — ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) October 7, 2024 The petition requests that signers provide their first and last name, email address, cell phone number, and mailing address. The petition asks if someone referred you. Signers would provide the email or cell phone number of the registered voter who referred them. The Elon Musk-founded PAC is also hiring people to increase voter turnout. Per Fox News: Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s political action committee is offering starting wages of $30 an hour to individuals seeking to increase voter registration and turnout, the PAC’s website shows. “JOIN OUR TEAM,” Musk-founded America PAC reads on its website. “Email us if you are interested in working on increasing voter registration and voter turnout. Pay starts at $30 per hour, with bonuses for performance.” Musk endorsed former President Trump earlier this summer as the 45th president seeks to again win the Oval Office. The Tesla founder joined Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday evening as Trump made a historic return to the town following an assassination attempt that left him bloodied and injured on July 13 during a rally. “I think it’s the most important election of our lifetime. This is no ordinary election. The other side wants to take away your freedom of speech. They want to take away your right to bear arms… They want to take away your right to vote effectively,” Musk told the crowd on Saturday.

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