8:01 p.m. ET, October 18, 2018

O'Rourke says no, he doesn't foresee himself running for president one day

Rep. Beto O'Rourke was asked by a member of the audience at CNN's town hall tonight if he imagined himself one day running for president.

He said no, citing his young kids.

"The answer is no," O'Rourke said, pointing out his wife in the audience -- "the only one to clap during that."

"Our children are 11, they're 10, and 7 years old. We've told them we're going to take these almost two years out of our life to run this race, and then we're devoted and committed to being a family again."

CNN's Dana Bash followed up: "Is that a definitive no?"

"It's a definitive no," O'Rourke replied.

Bash followed up again: "Like never?"

"Let me put it this way," O'Rourke said. "I promise to you and most importantly to the people of Texas, I'll serve every single day of a six-year term in the United States senate and I won't leave this state to run for president."

"And if you don't win?" Bash pressed.