Ryan Nuckolls, 11, Iowa

Favorite subject: math
Book: The Lone Draw
Music: rap, hip-hop
Extracurricular activities: basketball, reading
Hobbies: PS2, computer, DVD

Ryan Nuckolls is interested in politics, and he's not afraid of a good debate. "I just love to argue," he said.

As far as getting involved in politics, he said, probably not. "I want to be a paleontologist," he said.

Ryan said that the most important issue facing this country is the number of homeless people. If he were in the President's shoes, he's clear about the first thing he would do: "Make sure everyone has a home."

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