"We owe it to the American people to let them know whether we actually think it is a good idea to double down on the failed economic policies of the past few years or whether we support a new approach, " McConnell said before the vote.

CNN: Senate passes Democratic tax plan, rejects GOP version

He dismisses the importance of dividends because of their double taxation, and says book value is only a good measure within industries and doesn't provide analytical insight into the broad market.

FORBES: Magazine Article