(CNN) Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan is "seriously considering" a run for president and doesn't have a timeline for making his decision, he told CNN's Erin Burnett Wednesday night.

Though he is not sure when he will make a decision, Ryan said on "Erin Burnett Out Front" Wednesday night that he is looking at making a bid.

"I don't feel any pressure for any timeline at this point but I am seriously considering it," Ryan said when asked about his 2020 aspirations. "The country is divided. We can't get anything done because of these huge divisions that we have."

The Democratic congressman was once considered a possible challenger to Rep. Nancy Pelosi for the House speakership and ran against her in 2016, falling short of the required votes.

If Ryan enters the race he will join an ever expanding slate of Democratic candidates looking to thwart President Donald Trump's re-election bid. Included on that list is a current House colleague of Ryan's -- Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard -- and a former one as well in John Delaney.

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