Massachusetts: Independent Tim Cahill Picks Ex-GOPer For Lieutenant Governor January 7th, 2010 · 2 Comments By Reid Wilson National Journal MA Treas. Tim Cahill (I) has picked a former GOPer to serve as his running mate during his 3rd-party (sic) bid for GOV. Cahill will tap ex-state Rep. Paul Loscocco as his running mate, choosing a conservative after several other candidates rebuffed his advances. At least 3 other candidates — including state Sen. Scott Brown (R), running for the late Sen. Ted Kennedy’s seat — turned Cahill down before Loscocco said yes. But even aside from being turned down, Cahill...