<p>Edward Epstein, Chronicle Washington Bureau Washington -- California first lady Sharon Davis blasted the potential recall of her husband, Gov. Gray Davis, on Wednesday as a "hostile takeover of state government" and expressed confidence he'll prevail.</p>
<p>Speaking with Washington-based reporters for California newspapers, Sharon Davis also warned that recall advocates could destabilize the state's political system if they're successful and tarred Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista (San Diego County) -- who has largely financed the recall effort-- as "extraordinarily conservative, more conservative than most people in this state."</p>