Calderone at Politico has an email distributed by the AP's vice president for corporate communications, Ellen Hale: http://www.politico.com/blogs/michaelcalderone/0908/AP_issues_talking_points_over_Fournier.html?showall

Despite the fact that none of the points Hale makes address the actual substantive arguments against Fournier, I think this is actually a positive development.  Here's why:

The tone of this email is fairly defensive and only lightly hits back at the left's complaints.  I think there is already some fractures within the Associated Press, due primarily to the many members who do not believe in Fournier's style of journalism.  To those who have an interest in the matter and actually read these talking points, this will validate any building doubts. 

Mostly, I think this shows that they're feeling the heat and change is coming, because those of us criticizing the AP won't stop until improvements are made (or an exponentially better argument on their behalf).  Concern is mounting among those who have the power to make a difference.  Let's hope we can keep the pressure on while saner AP members get some control.