Orena was a good choice popular with the majority of the borgata and a major player as well, the real problem was/is the Persicos and their refusal to ever relinquish power. If it wasnt for Scarpa Sr and his double dealing as a rat and a hitter they would have lost. The Orena's had the backing of over half the family, the Persicos had Scarpa Sr, young druggies like John Pappa, Carmine Sessa, and a few others.