The progressive group People’s Action on Thursday announced its endorsement of Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) in the Democratic presidential primary. 

The group pitched Sanders as a strong, progressive leader that shares values with its network of 40 state and local grassroots organizations. 

“Bernie Sanders cuts through the haze of corporate propaganda that clouds politics across the spectrum,” People’s Action National Director George Goehl said. “He is not catching up to a movement to restructure the relationship between everyday people and big monied interests. He has been there the whole time.”

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The endorsement is key for Sanders, who is competing with fellow progressive Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.) in the race for the party nomination. Warren and Sanders are at the top of the 15 candidate field, vying with 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 and South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete ButtigiegPete ButtigiegScaled-back Pride Month poses challenges for fundraising, outreach Biden hopes to pick VP by Aug. 1 It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process MORE (D), who are advocating for more moderate proposals. 

People’s Action noted that Warren and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro would be “strong second choices for president.” 

Sanders picked up 73.6 percent of votes cast by delegates from the People’s Action member groups. 

“I’m just so proud and excited to have the endorsement of People’s Action because they understand what I understand, that at the end of the day, the only way we make real change in this country is through grassroots activism,” Sanders said in a video after the announcement. 

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“That is what they are about. That is what our campaign is about. And together, we are going to win the Democratic primary,” he added. 

Sanders is one of seven candidates who will appear in the Democratic debate in Los Angeles on Thursday night.