Tbh Lega Nord are populist buffoons rather than fascists. They have become an even greater source of amusement since young Salvini took over from Bossi at the helm. On the whole they are definitely less worrying than some of the groups that are popping up elsewhere in Europe (or in America for that matter : some repubs and assorted teabaggers seem quite closer to fascism to me than most Legamen).
I just found it funny that as all of Italy takes a massive swing to the Left, with Pepis Grillo bitchslapped and Berlie annihiliated, with 18 out of 20 provinces, all major and many medium municipalities now headed by Renzi's party......the Padovani seemed to just say "fuck it let's try the Legamen this time"
Also, with far-right and trashy parties jumping to the forefront in France, UK and elswehere, Italy seems to be one of the more politically stable countries in Europe right now, though I guess we shouldn't expect it to last.