AIPAC’s second attempt to defeat El-Sayed is seen as a growing desperation within the pro-Israel lobby as opposition to Israel becomes increasingly mainstream among American voters. Despite the unprecedented expenditure, El-Sayed secured the Democratic nomination and will face Rogers in November. AIPAC’s failure in Michigan represented its most expensive electoral defeat since it began spending directly in federal elections. El-Sayed campaigned openly against US military assistance to Israel and repeatedly challenged the influence of the pro-Israel lobby in American politics. Some 49 per cent of likely Michigan Democratic primary voters held an unfavourable view of the organisation, compared with only 12 per cent who viewed it favourably.