Certainly before Nixon actually announced, and in the very early stages of the campaign some viewed her challenge as at least partially an extension of the de blasio - Cuomo feud. (nystateofpolitics.com)
«Since the early stages of his campaign in 2015,» the New York Times's Jim Rutenberg, Emily Steel, and Mike McIntire report, «Mr. Trump, his lawyer Michael D. Cohen and Mr. Pecker have strategized about protecting him and lashing out at his political enemies.» (vox.com)
This could also have an effect on next season, with the former Barcelona man potentially tired or injured for the early stages of the campaign. (caughtoffside.com)