_varName = window._varName || {} the object exists once it's declared, but it will go away afterward. this does not happen when viewing the normal page without editor.html

This isn't related to my issue, as my bug is not related to Sightly scripting variables. 

It doesn't seem like a naming conflict since the variable is removed completely. I tried creating other variables at the same point where this one is created and those disappear after continuing javascript execution as well. 

In our javascript we create a global object that is used by many of our components. It seems to work fine when viewing the page without "editor.html" in the path; however when viewed with "editor.html" the variable is created and then removed entirely. So far I have not been able to figure out what ...