 Moore decided not to submit the film for consideration for the Best  Feature Documentary Oscar because he wanted to attempt to have it  broadcast prior to the US Presidential Election on 2 November 2004  and the rules for that Oscar dictate a longer waiting time for an  eligible film to be broadcast. In addition, since he already won an  Oscar in that category, he felt the above reason took precedence and  he might as well let other documentarians have a fair chance at the  award. Instead, Moore announced his intention to have his film  compete in the Best Picture category which has less strict  submission rules.