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.
(..) Wow. Sorry. This is happening. Those are spectacular. It's amazing how you stuffed them in there and now they're out in all their glory. Hallelujah. What's happening to me? We gave you a jumbo dose of Thorazine. My brain feels like cotton candy. And that's the way you're (..)2016 TvShow: Shameless Title: Swipe, Fuck, Leave Season: 7 Episode 2