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.
(..) Jealousy and hate... Woman needs man... And man must have his mate... That no one can deny... It's still the same old story... A fight for love and glory... A case of do or die... The world will always welcome lovers... As time goes by... Henri wants us to finish three more bottles. (..)1942 Casablanca