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.
(..) of course, Aquinas. My favorite, Kierkegaard. Oh, wait until you hear his love story. It will make you swoon. And the coming of our saviour, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever Amen. Some of the students were disturbed by your posters. (..)2017 Lady Bird
(..) all the Xavier boys and Immaculate Heart girls. Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, Glory to you, O Lord. (...) ...of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, (..)2017 Lady Bird