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.
(..) Well done! This is grain, which any fool can eat... ...but for which the Lord intended a more divine means of consumption. Let us give praise to our Maker and glory to His bounty... ...by learning about... ...beer! Are you bragging? This is blood money, Marian. Intended to bribe King Richard's (..)1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
(..) This is a tree, not a log! Shut up and help me! I have to meet a girl! Men in front, after me. The rest stay with the wagon! On to glory! Bastards! Find them! Welcome to Sherwood! I'll be buggered! This treasure had a purpose. We must find out what. (..)1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves