The former President of the United States of America says he doesn't care about Pokemon ...but only to prove a point about voting.



President @BarackObama doesn't have time for these 7 excuses not to vote. pic.twitter.com/2Etpm6taTq — ATTN: (@attn) October 17, 2018

ATTN has put together a video featuring Barack Obama shutting down seven excuses people regularly use not to vote.In his first point, he likens people not caring about politics to his own feelings towards the popular Pokemon franchise, saying "Look, I don't care about Pokemon, but that doesn't mean that it won't keep on coming back."While it may be disappointing to hear the former POTUS's feelings about Pokemon, Dancing with the Stars, and your Instagram feed, it's all in an effort to encourage more people to vote in the upcoming midterm elections so they can have a say in electing people that may better represent their own views and needs.In the U.S., voting in the midterm elections will take place on November 6 and you can find out more from your state's election center The good news is the first Pokemon from Generation 4 have been released in Pokemon Go, so you might be able to add to your Pokedex while waiting for your turn at the ballots on November 6th.

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