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.
(..) to the police scanner again? I performed a public service. You act like that's a bad thing. It is a bad thing, Bob! Uprooting our family again, so you can relive the glory days is a bad thing. It's better than acting like they didn't happen! Yes! They happened! But this, our family, (..)2004 The Incredibles