Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, has died

Obit-Souter - (AP2008)

Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, the ascetic bachelor and New Hampshire Republican who became a darling of liberals during his nearly 20 years on the bench, has died. He was 85.

Souter died Thursday at his home in New Hampshire, the court said in a statement Friday.