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- Former Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) is seeking the Florida seat held by Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.).
- Republicans express skepticism about his chances due to past scandals, including allegations of drug use and sexual misconduct, as nearly a dozen candidates compete in the primary.
- Cawthorn lost his North Carolina seat in 2022.
- Some local Republicans doubt his viability.
- Others say he could gain traction depending on how opponents address his past.
