It could, but the existing Philly administration would never go that far. Merlino is now history in their eyes, they want nothing more to do with him. He has federal heat on him, and a guy like that is not someone they want to do business with, or fight with, for that matter. The family has been stable under Ligambi for years, even the guys at the top are those that stay in the shadows. New York has thought better of them for this and are extremely keen to avoid conflict.