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.
(..) .. Don't be. .. Meet me Iater in the foyer. .. Mine eyes have seen the glory Of the coming of the Lord .. He is trampling out the vintage Where the grapes of wrath are stored .. He has loosed the fateful lightning Of His terrible swift sword .. (..)1999 Wild Wild West
(..) .. Back on up, now. .. GeneraI ''BIoodbath'' McGrath. .. Sons of the South, come to glory .. Sons of the South .. Arise .. (..)1999 Wild Wild West