From what I've read on the boards here, the Genovese have always been the most powerful family. Other posters will be able to explain in more details.
I doubt that Paul would or even couldve manipulated Chin. Gigante was extremely shrewed, but also seemed to like Castellano. He was really pissed off when Big Paul was killed and wanted Gotti and all of the conspirators whacked. I doubt anyone could dictate to the Genovese... they're way too powerful and smart.
I always wondered if he really wanted to kill Gotti. If he did, why did he fail?...I don't believe that the guy who blew Decicco up, mistaked another guy for Gotti....Who resembled John?
If anyone wanted Gotti dead, all you had to do was rent an apartment near The Ravenite, then, hire a sniper any day of the week. Case closed!
No One is unwhackable. If Anastasia could be whacked, then anyone can be.
