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Colin Kaepernick Says He Won't Vote in 2016 Presidential Election

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick told reporters he will not vote in the 2016 presidential election Tuesday.

Kaepernick, who has garnered national attention for his protest during the national anthem throughout the NFL season, has been outspoken about his dislike of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump in the past.

“It was embarrassing to watch that these are our two candidates,” Kaepernick told reporters in September. “Both are proven liars and it almost seems like they’re trying to debate who’s less racist. And at this point.