Job on the Line, Davis Promises To Fight Recall.

Focuses on California Governor Gray Davis, who pleaded with Californians to reject the attempt to recall him. Comments of Davis, who made a case for himself in a televised address; Davis' fight against the growing perception in his party that his ouster is inevitable; Campaign of Lieutenant Governor Cruz M. Bustamante, the only prominent Democrat on the recall ballot; Davis' contention that the Republicans are seeking future control; Davis' efforts to rally the Democratic base. INSET: Long on Time, Not Details, by Charlie LeDuff.