There was a major staff shake-up in the campaign of Steve Harrison (D-NY-13) yesterday, with three aides, including the campaign manager Laura Sword, leaving the campaign. The campaign and the departed staffers are currently working on a statement to explain the development, which would seem to indicate the decision was amicable. More details when we have them. [Update: Campaign statement below the fold] For Immediate Release June 24, 2008 Harrison Staffers decide to step down (Staten Island/Brooklyn) In an amicable parting, Democratic Congressional candidate Steve Harrison (NY 13 CD, Staten Island and Southwest Brooklyn) campaign manager Laura LoBianco Sword, and field director Kevin Caneco, have decided to step down from their positions. "I thank Laura and Kevin ", said Harrison, "they both do a great job and I will miss them during the primary." LoBianco Sword joined the campaign this past January to aid in the expected primary against City Councilman Domenic Recchia and in the general election against Vito Fossella, who has since announced he is not seeking reelection. Caneco has been a Harrison aide since Harrison’s 2006 campaign against Fossella. In 2006, Harrison received a higher percentage the highest percentage any Democrat ever under the district’s current configuration. "The twists and turns of this campaign simply could not be anticipated and make this difficult for everyone involved," said Harrison. The campaign expects to announce a new structure within days. Campaign communications will continue to be handled by Roy Moskowitz, CEO, Reciprocal Results. Moskowitz was communications director in 2006. For more information please visit steveharrisonforcongress.com.