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.
(..) freed slaves. Brave Greeks, all. Brothers, fathers, sons... ...we march. For honor's sake, for duty's sake, for glory's sake, we march. Look! Persians. Into hell's mouth we march. Let's watch these motherless dogs... ...as they're embraced by the loving arms of Greece herself. Come. (..)2006 300
(..) he was baptized in the fire of combat. Taught never to retreat, never to surrender. Taught that death on the battlefield in service to Sparta... ...was the greatest glory he could achieve in his life. At age , as is customary in Sparta... ...the boy was taken from his mother (..)2006 300