I really can't see Whitey being more powerful than Ray Sr., it just doesn't add up for Whitey when you consider the countless resources Patriarca had at his disposal, with many capos and soldiers under him who also had theyr own contacts and resources and whatnot. Bulger had a lot of capable guys too, but Ray had a seat on the Commission. His primary power was the fact he could send the feds knockin on your door. Not that I'm intentionally agreeing with them two other clowns its just facts