John McCain took some excellent advice yesterday (ahem) and hopped over to Chevron’s Genesis rig in the Gulf of Mexico to endorse offshore drilling — as part of an all-of-the-above approach to expanded U.S. energy supply. (WaPo has the video, in addition to their print coverage.)

“When I’m president, there will be a whole lot more like this, not only here in the Gulf but also off of our East and West coasts,” McCain said in brief remarks to the media. “We need to drill offshore; we need to do it now.”

The inclusion of the Pacific tells you all you need to know about the prospects for the Gang of Ten’s compromise, as currently worded.

Senator McCain, may I once again suggest your next stop? ANWR.

Perhaps to coincide with his announcement of Sarah Palin’s addition to the ticket? (Who is ahead by a nose in the NRO veepstakes poll.)