Warren Dodges Five Times in a Row When Asked If She’ll Fill out Next Senate Term

Sen. Warren, who is considered an early Democratic favorite for the 2020 presidential race, insisted today's she's not actually running -- but she also made clear she has plans besides staying in the Senate another six years.

After announcing she would not seek the presidency in 2020, NBC's Chuck Todd asked if she would then commit to serving our her full six-year, assuming she's re-elected in 2018.

But despite five attempts to get the question answered, Warren refused, giving indication she has other plans in mind.

Does she have another higher office in mind? Has she already agreed to a vice presidential role on a future ticket? 

If this exchange makes one thing clear, it's that she clearly has something planned. 

Here's the transcript for the exchange:

CHUCK TODD: If you win reelection this year are you going to pledge to serve a full six year term?

SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN: So look, I am not running for president of the United States. I am running for the United States Senate. 2018. Massachusetts. Whoohoo. But let me actually make a -- underline a point on this one, and that is we can't just be a party that says, "Oh, we're paying attention about what happens every four years."And I know there's a lot of anxiety, particularly on the Democratic side, about how we are gonna deal with Donald Trump in 2020. But right now, this week, the United States Senate is talking about a bill that will roll back protections. We've got the Dreamers. We've got the tax bill that's gone through. We're still fighting to provide healthcare for everyone. We’ve now -- we should be having a gun debate on the floor of the United States Senate. It's not only about the election in 2018 where I think we do need to be laser focused. But it's about the fights every single day.

CHUCK TODD: I take it as a no?

SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN: I'm in this fight. That's where I'm focused.

CHUCK TODD: I take it as a no you're not pledging to serve your full six year term if you win reelection?

SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN: I already told you. I have no intention of running for the United States—

CHUCK TODD: All right.

SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN: For president.

CHUCK TODD: I don't mean to pick on you about this, but you know how many people have said that—

SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN: Yes, you do.

CHUCK TODD: You know how many people have said that over the years two years before, and then of course have run -- ended up running for president. You see why a lot of people aren't going to believe that answer.

SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN: Look, what I'm telling you is that I am in these fights every day. For the people of Massachusetts, and for the people across this country. This government is working better and better and better for a thinner and thinner slice at the top. I am in these fights, and I am in this fight to retain my Senate seat in 2018. That's where I'm focused. That's where I'm going to stay focused. I'm not running for president.

CHUCK TODD: So no pledge, though, on the six years?

SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN: I am not running for president.

CHUCK TODD: I know. Duly noted.