Warren is not the first to play a prominent role in anti-recall campaigns. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo Warren ties California recall with 'Trump Republicans’ in the latest Newsom adOAKLAND Governor. Gavin Newsom has launched an ad Wednesday featuring Senator Elizabeth Warren to tap into the national Democratic star power in order to combat a near recall vote.Three weeks before California ballots begin arriving in voters' mailboxes, Warren-starring spots are airing on the radio. The progressive from Massachusetts warns that Trump Republicans, who have been "attacking electoral results and the right of vote," are "coming to take power in California." Before urging Californians not to recall the president, he urges them to stop conservatives.Warren states, "Vote "no" to save California and our democracy."Warren is not the only one to have played a role in the anti-recall effort. Warren has publicly condemned the campaign on social media, and she signed Newsom's fundraising letters.Warren's appearance at a homestretch location demonstrates the recall’s national dimensions, and highlights the risk that Newsom will lose enthusiasm for Democrats.Republicans are more likely to vote in recall elections, which could allow them overcome registration and fundraising challenges. On Tuesday, a new Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies/Los Angeles Times survey found that recall is almost tied among those voters who are more likely to elect a portion of the electorate that is more Republican-dominated than California's overall, Democratic-dominated voter population.This makes it more urgent for Newsom that he turn out his base. It also cuts through the complacency of Democrats who believe the recall will fail. Warren explicitly states that voters will be receiving ballots by mail in his new advertisement.Newsom instantly telegraphed the peril to his supporters in an email on Wednesday, highlighting tight polling.A fundraising email stated that "if we don't have the resources to turn out our voters, this recall could be lost."Two questions are asked in recall ballots: should Newsom be recalled, and with whom should he be replaced. The results of the second question are irrelevant if a majority votes for Newsom to be retained.According to the Berkeley/Los Angeles Times poll, Larry Elder, a conservative talk-show host, leads the replacement candidate field with 18% support. He is followed by John Cox (2018 gubernatorial hopeful) and Kevin Faulconer (ex-San Diego Mayor).
