“I’m not going to stand for something I don’t believe in,” Evans said. “When he ran, I thought it was a joke and the joke continues. I’m not a political person that much, but I’ve got common sense. And I know when something’s not right.”
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Evans’ stance gained attention, but he might have lost some support for his cause after he was caught admitting he did not vote. The admission was captured on Instagram when teammate Louis Murphy asked his followers whether they voted.
The first comment is from Evans’ verified Instagram account: “no.”
As the Tampa Bay Times’ Greg Auman points out, Evans is registered to vote.
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Evans was not asked about his voting participation Sunday, but expect him to face such questions the next time a microphone is placed in front of him.
