People sometimes talk about the academy as if it's not all the people there in the audience. Like it's 20 other elitists behind closed doors trying to control our hearts and minds. The academy has its admin staff but the voting is done by the collective just like the nominations are. if it's nominated it's a potential win. The result tonight tells me how annoyed even Hollywood is with the current President on this topic.
You're thinking of the ratings board. The Academy consists of hundreds. Politics in Hollywood is a cause that will win you awards just like gays, race, AIDS/HIV, Africa and a multitude of other subjects.
