Respect him or not, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and his leadership role in Washington cannot be ignored.For weeks speculation has been growing about who will take on the powerful GOP leader two years from now. One Democrat—Owensboro home builder Ed Marksberry—has stepped forward, but with little excitement.The national media has focused much of its attention on actress Ashley Judd, who would bring Hollywood star power to the race.But prominent state Democratic leaders have voiced skepticism if not outright opposition to her celebrity candidacy in the commonwealth.Others point to Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, who many view as the most popular choice. And a recent survey showed Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer is within striking distance.Kentucky's 2014 Senate race is already being considered one of the top 10 contests to watch, however, none of the Democrats being rumored are leading McConnell in a new survey released by Public Policy Polling this week.That is leaving an open question of can state Democrats find a candidate.From The Washington Post: