Rep. Eric SwalwellEric Michael SwalwellNASCAR bans display of Confederate flag from events and properties Gloves come off as Democrats fight for House seat in California Grenell says intelligence community working to declassify Flynn-Kislyak transcripts MORE (D-Calif.) on Thursday joked with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer that he was open to a presidential run alongside former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE (D), some of his most public comments yet hinting of a potential 2020 bid against President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE.

In an interview on CNN’s “The Situation Room,” Swalwell was questioned about a tweet in which he appeared to speak favorably about the prospect of a ticket in which Swalwell would serve as Biden’s vice president.

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“Are you prepared to run in 2020 as either a presidential or a vice presidential candidate?” Blitzer asked the California Democrat after a tweet surfaced showing that music star Cher had pitched the ticket.

“Yeah, or Swalwell-Biden. I’m open to entertaining both variations,” Swalwell answered.

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“And I was actually, as a fan of Cher — and my mom, who has been to many of her concerts, my mom was thrilled. I think my mom has sent that to every person in the world she has ever talked to,” Swalwell added, referring to the tweet.

“[Sen.] Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE or — I can’t remember what Swalwell’s first name is, but you can look it up,” the singer reportedly said of who she thinks should run during an event honoring her at the Kennedy Center, referencing a senator from California in addition to Swalwell.

Swalwell was reported by Politico last month to be considering a White House run, but has so far declined to comment publicly on speculation concerning his political ambitions.

“I’ve asked my mom to stop talking to Politico. Just kidding. No news to report. Yet,” Swalwell told The Hill last month.

“Absolutely I’m looking at it, and I’m going to talk with my family over the holiday,” he later added to Fox News.