As for the Gambinos ever surpassing the Genovese, I highly doubt that. Rivaled, perhaps, albeit not for long. Guys like Luciano, Costello and Genovese headed that family way back. All all-stars against the weaker Mangano, Anastasia but powerful Gambino...
Agreed. Except for when Carlo was in charge and handed a strong family to Castellano, the Genoveses were seemingly stronger- at the least, seemed to have stronger leaders. Carlo took over a small family and it seems to have gone backwards after Castellano died. From reports, the leadership of JGotti to Jr to Peter Gotti apparently really hurt the overall family.
Not sure how powerful the Gambinos are today, but it's uncommon for a family gaining power under a shared leadership. Usually that means a lack of a strong individual ready to step into the head position.
You shit-kicking, stinky, horse-manure-smelling motherfucker you! If you ever get out of line over there again, I'll smash your fucking head so hard you won't be able to get that cowboy hat on. You hear me? Fucking hick. -Nicky (Casino)
