Political Observers Believe A Long-Time Southwest Virginia Lawmaker Could Be Facing His Most Challenging Opponent In His Fight To Keep His Seat In Congress. Veteran Ninth District Congressman Rick Boucher Of Abingdon Is Squaring Off Against Salem Lawyer H. Morgan Griffith, Majority Leader In The Virginia House Of Delegates. Many Believe Griffith Poses Boucher’s First Credible Foe In Years. Boucher, Who Is Seeking A 15th Term, Has A Large Warchest With Two Million Dollars In Cash On Hand, As Opposed To Griffith With Around 297-Thousand On Hand.