https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2012/08/20/cresting-the-hill/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 01:17:01 -0400<![CDATA[Suppose the President&#8217;s campaign is falling apart? The Washington Times reports that the Obama campaign is explaining small turnouts by arguing that it is intentionally limiting crowd sizes. It is isn&#8217;t that the masses have abandoned the President. It&#8217;s just that the rooms are smaller. As early as June Ed Driscoll believed he was watching a preference cascade unfold.  A preference cascade happens when suddenly you realize everyone&#8217;s been thinking what you&#8217;ve been thinking, as in &#8220;the emperor has no clothes&#8221;.]]>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:44:48 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2012/08/20/cresting-the-hill-n191913