By Steve Peoples
Journal State House Bureau

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The newly-formed Moderate Party of Rhode Island has released a made-for-Web video that may contain some familiar footage.

Posted on its Web site, the production, which lasts 5 minutes and 29 seconds, features testimonials from party supporters, moving classical crescendos, and spectacular views of the Ocean State's natural wonders.

Some of the cinematography, however, is remarkably similar to campaign ads of a certain former Providence mayor.

The video -- which may be cut up later to run on television, according to party executive director Christine Hunsinger -- didn't cost the Moderates anything. Executive board member Robert LaChance, a partner in Tin Can Alley productions, donated his time and expertise to produce the film, which amounted to an in-kind contribution worth around $5,000, according to Hunsinger.

LaChance has had no qualms about charging politicians for his work in the past.
His previous clients include Edward S. Inman III, unsuccessful attorney general candidate J. William W. Harsch and Vincent A. "Buddy" Cianci."

In case the irony isn't obvious, LaChance's work may end up helping Robert C. Corrente, a favorite of the Moderates for governor. Corrente, as former U.S. Attorney, helped send Cianci to prison.