It is a consensus view.  The "allegation" is not disputed, and we have a counter-argument at the end of the section.  I think I'll cut "and suggested a terrorist attack before the election might sway the vote in favor of McCain, and provoke him into a prolonged battle against Islamic extremists, resulting in the 'exhaustion' of U.S. resources." down to "and suggested he could be provoked into a prolonged battle against Islamic extremists, resulting in the 'exhaustion' of U.S. resources."  I think this is enough compromise on my part.  I'm putting it into the section, you can move it later if you like.  If certain combative unreasonable editors want to fight over this, then so be it.   (talk | contribs)