Neither candidate has exactly 'covered himself in/with glory' [=neither candidate has been very successful or impressive] during this campaign.
They are 'basking in the glory' of their success. [=they are enjoying the attention that has been given to them because of their success]
He intends this movie to be the 'crowning glory' [=the final, most successful part or achievement] of his career as a filmmaker.
(..) QUINTUS: Forget about them! For there is no "you" anymore! This ship is your body. That drum is your heartbeat! And your god is the glory of Rome! If this ship goes down, so do you. Chains. CAPTAIN: Raise the trident! WATCHMAN: Free to engage! Quickly! (..)2016 Ben-Hur
(..) I battled and marched through countries and across continents I'd once dreamed of. (GRUNTING) (YELLING) I led my men from battle to battle, to the heights of glory. But we crushed the freedom of innocent civilizations simply because they were different. (GRUNTING SOFTLY) I saw much blood spilled. (..)2016 Ben-Hur