Liberal filmmaker Michael Moore on Friday endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersSirota reacts to report of harassment, doxing by Harris supporters Republicans not immune to the malady that hobbled Democrats The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Republicans lawmakers rebuke Trump on election MORE (I-Vt.) for president in 2020, saying, "He absolutely can win this."

Moore said one reason for his decision to support Sanders is the senator's willingness to recognize that capitalism "is at the core of" a number of issues facing the country.

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"Why me for Bernie?" he said in an MSNBC interview. "Bernie understands that capitalism and the greedy form of capitalism, especially, that we have now is at the core of so many of the problems that we're talking about."

Moore said Sanders "absolutely" could win the nomination and cited a recent Emerson University survey that showed Sanders leading President Trump Donald John TrumpFederal prosecutor speaks out, says Barr 'has brought shame' on Justice Dept. Former Pence aide: White House staffers discussed Trump refusing to leave office Progressive group buys domain name of Trump's No. 1 Supreme Court pick MORE in Iowa while other Democratic contenders were not.

"He absolutely, absolutely can win this," Moore said.

Michael Moore endorses Bernie Sanders on @MSNBC, "he can win this." pic.twitter.com/W4CG554LN6 — TheBeat w/Ari Melber (@TheBeatWithAri) October 18, 2019

Moore also endorsed Sanders, a democratic socialist, over Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonBloomberg rolls out M ad buy to boost Biden in Florida Hillicon Valley: Productivity, fatigue, cybersecurity emerge as top concerns amid pandemic | Facebook critics launch alternative oversight board | Google to temporarily bar election ads after polls close Trump pledges to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, designate KKK a terrorist group in pitch to Black voters MORE in the 2016 Democratic presidential primary.

Sanders said in a tweet on Friday that Moore and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-CortezOn The Money: Anxious Democrats push for vote on COVID-19 aid | Pelosi, Mnuchin ready to restart talks | Weekly jobless claims increase | Senate treads close to shutdown deadline McCarthy says there will be a peaceful transition if Biden wins Anxious Democrats amp up pressure for vote on COVID-19 aid MORE (D-N.Y.), would be joining him at a Saturday rally in New York.

Moore responded to the tweet by reiterating his support for Sanders.

"Proud to support you and the MOVEMENT you’ve ignited. When you’re in the Oval Office, we will all be in the Oval Office. Millions stand with you. Big rally In 13 hours in New York City! See you there," the documentary filmmaker wrote.

Tomorrow: I'm so excited to be joined by @MMFlint and @AOC in New York for a rally to show the billionaire class we're ready to take them on. RSVP here: https://t.co/nyqtMVEcXQ pic.twitter.com/Ux03Z6qbkE — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) October 18, 2019

Thanks Bernie! Proud to support you and the MOVEMENT you’ve ignited. When you’re in the Oval Office, we will all be in the Oval Office. Millions stand with you. Big rally In 13 hours in New York City! See you there. https://t.co/8FcCgwbKY1 — Michael Moore (@MMFlint) October 19, 2019

Sanders is one of the leading contenders among more than a dozen candidates vying for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.