This afternoon, Cook County's Democratic ward bosses wrapped up their second day of meetings with 2010 hopefuls eager to snag endorsements for the February 2 primaries.  In an election cycle ritual, numerous candidates flocked to a large conference room at the Allegro Hotel to make their pitch to the county's 50 ward and 30 suburban township committeemen. Below is a rundown on who got their political support.

U.S. Senate:

As we noted earlier today, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias emerged with a key party endorsement over his two competitors, Urban League President Cheryl Jackson and former Chicago Inspector General David Hoffamn.

Cook County Board President:

Rep. John Fritchey (D-Chicago) was the first to leak the news that ... there wouldn't be any news in the Cook County Board Presidency race, tweeting:

There will be no slated candidate for Cook County Board President.

The Tribune quickly followed up, pointing out how big  of a snub that decision was for incumbent Board President Todd Stroger. Ald. Toni Preckwinkle (4th Ward) issued a quick jab, calling the decision "extraordinary":

Several veteran Democrats said they can't remember the last time Democratic power brokers declined to endorse an incumbent facing a primary challenge ...

" I think it’s pretty extraordinary that an incumbent, especially an incumbent at this level, is not supported by the party," said Ald. Toni Preckwinkle (4th), one of Stroger's opponents.

Watching the crowded field of five candidates duke it out should be very interesting.

Governor:

The Capitol Fax's Rich Miller first had the scoop that Quinn eked out the endorsement he was hoping for. And the Sun-Times Abdon Pallasch verifies the news with a tweet:

The Cook County Democratic Party, on final vote, slated Pat Quinn for governor.

Comptroller Dan Hynes had asked party leaders to abstain from taking sides in the race.

Lt. Gov:

Pallasch also reports that after "a busload" of appeals -- including Ald. Sandi Jackson (7th Ward) and state Sens. Terry Link (D-Waukegan) and Rickey Hendon (D-Chicago) -- a committee voted earlier today to leave the lieutenant governor's race "open" in the primary. Apparently not even Hendon's eyebrow-raising pledge to send money back "to every committeeman in Cook County that I can help" was enough to push him over the top.

Comptroller:

No surprise here: South suburban state Rep. David Miller (D-Dolton) has won the nod over former Deputy Treasurer Raja Krishnamoorthi for state Comptroller.

County-wide Races:

Cook County Clerk David Orr, Treasurer Maria Pappas (neither of whom appeared with a Democratic challenger) and Sheriff Tom Dart appear to have sealed up endorsements, as well.

The news continues to come out in drips and drabs. Check back for updates...