Frank Costello was the politically smartest Don. I believe he was the model for Vito Corleone.
Without a doubt. I've discussed Costello with you and on the board ad nauseam for years. It's just that I was under the impression that the originator of this thread was asking about mobsters who were a bit more "under the radar."
"I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.