http://twitter.com/#!/DRUDGE/status/369613016221757440

Of all the embattled figures in Washington, we thought one was truly safe. His approval ratings remained high, and he seemed above the fray of Washington politics. However, in times such as these, not even Bo Obama can survive without a high-profile challenger from within his own party.

Meet Sunny, the pup who could unseat the vaunted incumbent:

http://twitter.com/#!/whitehouse/status/369607058334576640

Judging by Sunny’s early endorsers on Twitter, Bo may face an uphill battle to retain his seat … or rather his plush doggy bed.

http://twitter.com/#!/FLOTUS/status/369606071599374336

Opponents wasted no time in deploying their snark against this new threat. One fictitious GOP source tells Twitchy, “Regardless of who wins this nomination, we’ll be waiting with a shock collar.”

http://twitter.com/#!/GPollowitz/status/369607810314948608
http://twitter.com/#!/ThePantau/status/369608893242302464
http://twitter.com/#!/AG_Conservative/status/369610781555306496
http://twitter.com/#!/CAAmyO/status/369612580030930945

Pup of the people?

Some in the media, normally favorable to the incumbent, remain skeptical of the upstart challenger.

http://twitter.com/#!/margafret/status/369618149856931840

This could be the race of the year, so be sure to stay with Twitchy for all the latest news on the Bo vs. Sunny drama!

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/08/20/secret-service-code-name-veal-new-obama-pup-gets-snarky-welcome/