Kowalko is his own worst enemy. (And considering the depth of his enemies enmity, that’s saying something.)
“There’s a palpable sense of fear. I see it in the eyes of the governor. I see it in the eyes of Murphy, and Schwinn, and the rest of them shylocks that they have down there…”
Kowalko later apologized:
“I am not anti-Semitic,” Kowalko said Friday. “That was not the word I intended to use. I do understand the context, that it’s a derogatory term. I don’t think I have to apologize for some kind of attempt to denigrate someone. Certainly I should choose my words better. I certainly apologize for using that word. It was never my intention.”