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Jack Layton Cancer: Twitter Reacts To NDP Leader's Announcement

The Twitterverse Responds To Layton's Announcement
The Huffington Post Canada
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At a press conference today, Jack Layton announced that he has been diagnosed with another form of cancer and is taking a leave of absence as the leader of the NDP. Following the surprise announcement, Twitter erupted with well-wishes for the 61-year-old politician. Layton's name even became a trending topic.

A collection of the reaction below:

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