Does anybody think that Lee Strasberg's oscar nom for GFII was undeserved? He performed his role adequately, with one really good scene ('His name, was Moe Greene!') but I think that Cazale's performance was far, far better. How he didnt get a nomination is beyond me. I also thought Duvall deserved one over Strasberg, the scene in the army barracks is gold.

Did Strasberg get the nomination because he ran the acting school and it was good politics to nominate him?

Not questioning Michael V.Gazzo or De Niro's nominations, just Strasberg.